Chocomel

Barcode 5414150410957

Scanned 14 times by Nomi users

Yes — Chocomel is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial stabilisers (locust bean gum, carrageenan), which are food additives used to modify texture and are characteristic of ultra-processed foods under NOVA.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

milk(1.3% fat)
OK

5% chocolate powder (sugar, cocoal)
OK

sugar

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

stabilisers (locust bean gum, carrageenan)

A combination of food additives used as stabilizers and thickening agents in processed foods. Locust bean gum (carob bean gum) and carrageenan help improve texture and prevent separation in dairy, sauces, and ready-to-use products.

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Common questions about Chocomel

Is Chocomel ultra-processed?

Yes — Chocomel is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial stabilisers (locust bean gum, carrageenan), which are food additives used to modify texture and are characteristic of ultra-processed foods under NOVA.

Which ingredients in Chocomel are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Chocomel as an ultra-processed marker: stabilisers (locust bean gum, carrageenan). 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.