Milk Chocolate

Barcode 5790032539450

Yes — Milk Chocolate is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains emulsifier (soya lecithin) and flavoring, which are industrial additives used to modify texture and taste.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

sugar

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

cocoa mass

Ground or melted cocoa beans; pure cocoa solids used for chocolate making.
OK

cocoa butter

A fat extracted from cocoa beans, used in chocolate, cosmetics, and baking as a fat component.
OK

milk powder

Dehydrated milk product used as a dairy ingredient; can be used to add dairy solids.
UPF

soy lecithin

A natural emulsifier derived from soybeans used to improve texture and mix fats with water.
UPF

flavoring

A broad, often undefined ingredient that provides taste. In commercial products, flavorings can be natural or artificial and may include esters, solvents, or other additives.

Common questions about Milk Chocolate

Is Milk Chocolate ultra-processed?

Yes — Milk Chocolate is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains emulsifier (soya lecithin) and flavoring, which are industrial additives used to modify texture and taste.

Which ingredients in Milk Chocolate are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Milk Chocolate as ultra-processed markers: soy lecithin, flavoring. 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?

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.