Chocolate Candy

Barcode 5901588401638

Yes — Chocolate Candy is ultra-processed.

Contains ultra-processed ingredients and additives including glucose syrup, flavouring, preservative, and emulsifier soy lecithin, which classify it as an ultra-processed food according to NOVA.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

UPF

glucose syrup

A processed syrup made from starch (usually corn) consisting mainly of glucose; commonly used as a sweetener and thickener.
OK

sugar

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

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

corn starch

A refined starch extracted from corn, used as a thickening agent in foods.
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
UPF

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
UPF

milk chocolate

Confectionery chocolate containing sugar, cocoa butter/mass, milk powder, lactose, milk fat and an emulsifier (soy lecithin); a processed, ready-to-eat product.
OK

egg white

Egg white separated from egg; liquid protein-rich ingredient used in cooking.

Common questions about Chocolate Candy

Is Chocolate Candy ultra-processed?

Yes — Chocolate Candy is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Contains ultra-processed ingredients and additives including glucose syrup, flavouring, preservative, and emulsifier soy lecithin, which classify it as an ultra-processed food according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in Chocolate Candy are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Chocolate Candy as ultra-processed markers: glucose syrup, flavouring, milk chocolate. 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.