Milky Way

Magic Stars

Barcode 5900951313226

Scanned 22 times by Nomi users

Yes — Magic Stars is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredients include emulsifier (soya lecithin) and palm fat, which are industrial additives/processed fats according to NOVA. Other ingredients like sugar, cocoa butter, milk powders, and cocoa mass are minimally processed, but the presence of emulsifier and refined palm fat makes the overall product UPF.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

sugar

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

cocoa butter

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

Skimmed Milk Powder

Skimmed milk powder is made by removing water from pasteurized skim milk.
OK

cocoa mass

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

whey permeate (milk)

Dairy byproduct comprising lactose, minerals, and residual proteins from whey; used as a sweetener or functional ingredient.
OK

milk fat

Dairy fat from milk, a basic culinary fat used in dairy products and cooking.
UPF

Emulsifier (Soya Lecithin)

Soya lecithin is a natural emulsifier derived from soybeans, used to improve the texture and shelf life of food products.
UPF

palm fat

A fat derived from the fruit of oil palm. Often a highly processed vegetable oil used in food production.
OK

(may contain: almonds, hazelnuts, peanuts)
OK

milk chocolate contains milk solids 14% minimum and cocoa solids 25% minimum
OK

suitable for vegetarians
OK

[dk] stjerneformet luftig mælkechokolade
OK

ingredienser: sukker
OK

kakaosmør
OK

kakaomasse
OK

vallepermeat (mælk)
OK

mælkefeds' uk only

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Common questions about Magic Stars

Is Magic Stars ultra-processed?

Yes — Magic Stars by Milky Way is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredients include emulsifier (soya lecithin) and palm fat, which are industrial additives/processed fats according to NOVA. Other ingredients like sugar, cocoa butter, milk powders, and cocoa mass are minimally processed, but the presence of emulsifier and refined palm fat makes the overall product UPF.

Which ingredients in Magic Stars are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Magic Stars as ultra-processed markers: Emulsifier (Soya Lecithin), palm fat. 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.