Lindt

Hazelnut Dark Chocolate

Barcode 7610400067324

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Yes — Hazelnut Dark Chocolate is ultra-processed.

Product contains ultra-processed additives including emulsifier (soya lecithin) and flavourings, which classify it as ultra-processed according to NOVA. Other ingredients like sugar, cocoa mass, cocoa butter, hazelnuts, and butterfat are basic culinary ingredients and do not change the UPF classification driven by the additives.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

sugar

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

hazelnuts

Edible nuts from Corylus trees, rich in fat, protein, and micronutrients; commonly roasted or eaten raw as a snack or used in baking and confectionery.
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

butterfat

Dairy fat derived from butter, used as a fat component in dairy and confectionery products.
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

flavourings

Flavourings are additives that are used to enhance or impart flavor to food products. They are considered ultra-processed as they are synthetic or natural substances that are typically extracted, isolated, or synthesized for their flavor properties.
OK

dark chocolate (minimum 43% cocoa solids)

A dark chocolate product containing at least 43% cocoa solids; a minimally processed chocolate ingredient typical in baking and confectionery.

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Common questions about Hazelnut Dark Chocolate

Is Hazelnut Dark Chocolate ultra-processed?

Yes — Hazelnut Dark Chocolate by Lindt is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Product contains ultra-processed additives including emulsifier (soya lecithin) and flavourings, which classify it as ultra-processed according to NOVA. Other ingredients like sugar, cocoa mass, cocoa butter, hazelnuts, and butterfat are basic culinary ingredients and do not change the UPF classification driven by the additives.

Which ingredients in Hazelnut Dark Chocolate are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Hazelnut Dark Chocolate as ultra-processed markers: Emulsifier (Soya Lecithin), flavourings. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Hazelnut Dark Chocolate?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Hazelnut Butter Dark Chocolate by Hu, Hazelnut, Caramelised Cashew & Pistachio Milk Chocolate by Waitrose. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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.