Chocolate Prune Confectionery

Barcode 5900102027453

Yes — Chocolate Prune Confectionery is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains soy lecithin emulsifier and skimmed milk powder, which are industrial ingredients used in ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

plums

Fresh plums, edible stone fruit commonly consumed fresh or used in cooking.
OK

sugar

Common sweetener; basic single-ingredient food.
UPF

dark chocolate (cocoa butter, cocoa paste, sugar, emulsifier: soy lecithin)

Dark chocolate containing cocoa butter, cocoa paste, sugar and soy lecithin; a processed confectionery ingredient with added sugar and an emulsifier.
OK

skim milk powder

Dried skimmed milk, a basic dairy ingredient used in baking and confectionery.
OK

honey

Natural sweet liquid produced by honeybees from floral nectar; commonly used as a sweetener and flavor when cooking or baking.
OK

starch

Simple carbohydrate polysaccharide extracted from plants, used as a thickener, binder, or source of texture in foods.
OK

nuts

Edible kernels of various trees or shrubs (e.g., almonds, walnuts) used as snacks, ingredients, or toppings; gluten-free and high in healthy fats and protein.
OK

sesame seeds

Small, oval seeds from the Sesamum indicum plant, used as a nutty-tasting ingredient or topping.
OK

milk

A basic dairy liquid produced by mammary glands; used as a nutrient and base ingredient in many foods and beverages.
OK

eggs

Protein-rich, versatile animal-derived ingredient used in a wide range of dishes and baked goods.

Common questions about Chocolate Prune Confectionery

Is Chocolate Prune Confectionery ultra-processed?

Yes — Chocolate Prune Confectionery is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains soy lecithin emulsifier and skimmed milk powder, which are industrial ingredients used in ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Chocolate Prune Confectionery are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Chocolate Prune Confectionery as an ultra-processed marker: dark chocolate (cocoa butter, cocoa paste, sugar, emulsifier: soy lecithin). 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.