Options Belgian hot chocolate

Barcode 7612100808504

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Yes — Options Belgian hot chocolate is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives, including skimmed milk powder (pre-identified UPF ingredient), dried glucose syrup (industrial sugar), emulsifiers (E322, E472e), thickener (xanthan gum), stabiliser (E340), anti-caking agent (E551), flavouring, and the artificial sweetener aspartame. These extracted and synthesized additives and refined ingredients place it in the NOVA ultra-processed category.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

milk permeate powder
OK

fat-reduced cocoa powder' 21%
OK

sugar

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

belgian chocolate 7% (sugar, cocoa mass', fat-reduced cocoa powder, flavouring)
UPF

dried glucose syrup

Concentrated, dried form of glucose syrup, a refined sweetener derived from carbohydrates.
OK

coconut oil

Oil pressed from mature coconuts, used for cooking and baking.
OK

salt

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

Skimmed Milk Powder

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

thickener (xanthan gum). emulsifiers (e322)
UPF

e472e (esterified mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids)

Food additive in the E472 range, an emulsifier/solubilizer derived from mono- and diglycerides.
OK

sweetener (aspartame anti-caking agent (e551), flavouring, stabiliser (e340) rainforest alliance certified. find out more g contains a source of phenylalanine. for allergens, see ingredients in bold. gluten free. suitable for vegetarians.. emar & lid recyclable jar & lide)

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Common questions about Options Belgian hot chocolate

Is Options Belgian hot chocolate ultra-processed?

Yes — Options Belgian hot chocolate is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives, including skimmed milk powder (pre-identified UPF ingredient), dried glucose syrup (industrial sugar), emulsifiers (E322, E472e), thickener (xanthan gum), stabiliser (E340), anti-caking agent (E551), flavouring, and the artificial sweetener aspartame. These extracted and synthesized additives and refined ingredients place it in the NOVA ultra-processed category.

Which ingredients in Options Belgian hot chocolate are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Options Belgian hot chocolate as ultra-processed markers: dried glucose syrup, e472e (esterified mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids). 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.