Peanut Chocolate Bar

Barcode 5391532123974

Yes — Peanut Chocolate Bar is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives: maltitol and sucralose (artificial/intense sweeteners), emulsifier lecithins, humectant glycerol, natural flavouring/flavourings, and collagen hydrolysate. These are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

milk proteins

Proteins derived from milk (e.g., casein, whey proteins) used as a food ingredient to add texture, nutrition, or functional properties.
OK

milk chocolate with sweetener (22%) (sweetener (maltitol), cocoa butter, whole milk powder, cocoa mass, emulsifier (lecithins), natural vanilla flavouring)
OK

glycerol (humectant)

Glycerol (glycerine) used as a humectant to retain moisture in foods; a simple, mono- and polyalcohol.
OK

collagen hydrolysate
OK

dietary fibre (beta-glucan)
OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

roasted peanut pieces (5%)
OK

white chocolate with sweetener (sweetener (maltitol), cocoa butter, white chocolate with sweetener, emulsifier (lecithins), natural vanilla flavouring)
OK

sunflower oil

A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
OK

fat-reduced cocoa powder

Cocoa powder with reduced fat content, produced by removing part of the fat from cocoa beans. Used to provide chocolate flavor with less fat.
OK

flavourings (peanuts)
OK

thiamine

A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B1) used as a nutrient and fortification additive.
OK

riboflavin

A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B2) used as a nutrient and fortification additive.
OK

niacin (vitamin b3)

A water-soluble vitamin used as a nutrient and often added to foods as a fortifying vitamin.
OK

pantothenic acid

A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B5) used as a nutrient fortifier or dietary supplement in fortified foods and supplements.
OK

folic acid

A B-vitamin (B9) important for DNA synthesis and red blood cell formation; commonly added to fortified foods and supplements.
UPF

sucralose

A synthetic artificial sweetener used to sweeten foods and beverages; extremely sweet, often used in low-calorie products.
OK

may contain cereals containing gluten
OK

soybeans and nuts

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Common questions about Peanut Chocolate Bar

Is Peanut Chocolate Bar ultra-processed?

Yes — Peanut Chocolate Bar is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives: maltitol and sucralose (artificial/intense sweeteners), emulsifier lecithins, humectant glycerol, natural flavouring/flavourings, and collagen hydrolysate. These are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Peanut Chocolate Bar are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Peanut Chocolate Bar as an ultra-processed marker: sucralose. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are industrial formulations made with ingredients and additives you wouldn't find in a home kitchen — such as emulsifiers, artificial flavourings, colourings and modified starches. The classification is based on the NOVA system used by researchers and dietitians worldwide.

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

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Product information comes from public databases and Nomi's own analysis, and may contain errors. Always check the packaging. Ultra-processed classification is based on the NOVA food processing system.