Alpro

Chocolate soya imp

Barcode 5411188094159

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Yes — Chocolate soya imp is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives: modified starch and thickener (an unspecified texturizing additive). These extracted/industrial additives go beyond basic culinary ingredients, so under NOVA this product is a UPF.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

hulled soya beans
OK

sugar

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

cocoa

Cocoa powder or powder derived from roasted cocoa beans, used for flavor and color in chocolate, bakery, and beverages.
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.
UPF

chocolate

A processed confection made from cacao solids, cocoa butter, sugar, and often lecithin or vanilla; used as a basic ingredient in sweets and desserts.
OK

calcium

Mineral supplement; not a food ingredient by itself but can be added to foods as fortification. Typically not consumed alone as a food.
UPF

thickener

A generic food additive used to thicken textures, such as gums or starches (e.g., xanthan gum, carrageenan, or modified starch).
OK

sea salt

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

vitamin b2

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Common questions about Chocolate soya imp

Is Chocolate soya imp ultra-processed?

Yes — Chocolate soya imp by Alpro is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives: modified starch and thickener (an unspecified texturizing additive). These extracted/industrial additives go beyond basic culinary ingredients, so under NOVA this product is a UPF.

Which ingredients in Chocolate soya imp are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Chocolate soya imp as ultra-processed markers: modified starch, chocolate, thickener. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Chocolate soya imp?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Plant Chef Soya Alternative To Plain Yogurt by Tesco, Soya Yoghurt by Asda. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.