Alpro

Almond dark chocolate drink

Barcode 5411188114666

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Yes — Almond dark chocolate drink is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and ingredients characteristic of NOVA group 4: maltodextrin (an industrially processed sugar), stabilizers (locust bean gum, gellan gum), an emulsifier (sunflower lecithin), and added natural flavouring. Any one of these would be enough to classify it as UPF; together they clearly indicate an ultra-processed product.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

A clear, tasteless liquid essential for life; widely used as a primary cooking and beverage ingredient.
OK

sugar

A basic, single-ingredient sweetener derived from sugarcane or sugar beet.
OK

amande (2,3%)
OK

cacao maigre (1,5%)
UPF

maltodextrin

A white powder produced from starch (usually corn, rice, or potato) through acid or enzymatic hydrolysis. It is used as a thickener, filler, or instantizing agent in foods.
OK

phosphate tricalcique
OK

sel marin
OK

stabilisants (farine de graines de caroube, gomme gellane)
UPF

natural flavor

Flavoring agent derived from natural sources used to impart specific tastes.
OK

émulsifiant (lécithines (tournesol))
OK

vitamines (b2, e, d2)
OK

peut contenir des traces de fruits à coque

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Common questions about Almond dark chocolate drink

Is Almond dark chocolate drink ultra-processed?

Yes — Almond dark chocolate drink 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 ingredients characteristic of NOVA group 4: maltodextrin (an industrially processed sugar), stabilizers (locust bean gum, gellan gum), an emulsifier (sunflower lecithin), and added natural flavouring. Any one of these would be enough to classify it as UPF; together they clearly indicate an ultra-processed product.

Which ingredients in Almond dark chocolate drink are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Almond dark chocolate drink as ultra-processed markers: maltodextrin, natural flavor. 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.