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Dairy Free Smooth Chocolate Dessert Pots 4 x imp

Barcode 54051256

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Yes — Dairy Free Smooth Chocolate Dessert Pots 4 x imp is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and formulations, including modified starch, carrageenan (a thickener), and unspecified flavouring. These ingredients are characteristic of NOVA group 4 ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

soya base (water, hulled soya beans (6,8%))
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
UPF

modified starch

Starch that has been chemically or physically modified to alter its thickening, texture, or stability properties; commonly used as a thickener or stabilizer in processed foods.
OK

fat reduced cocoa (2%)
OK

chocolate (1%)
OK

calcium carbonate

A mineral used as a dietary mineral supplement and leavening or anticaking agent in foods.
UPF

potassium phosphates

Salts used as acidity regulators and buffering agents in foods.
OK

thickener (carrageenan)
UPF

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
OK

sea salt

A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
OK

vitamins (b2, d2)

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Common questions about Dairy Free Smooth Chocolate Dessert Pots 4 x imp

Is Dairy Free Smooth Chocolate Dessert Pots 4 x imp ultra-processed?

Yes — Dairy Free Smooth Chocolate Dessert Pots 4 x imp by Alpro is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and formulations, including modified starch, carrageenan (a thickener), and unspecified flavouring. These ingredients are characteristic of NOVA group 4 ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Dairy Free Smooth Chocolate Dessert Pots 4 x imp are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Dairy Free Smooth Chocolate Dessert Pots 4 x imp as ultra-processed markers: modified starch, potassium phosphates, flavouring. 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.