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Kat 2 Finger Milk Chocolate Biscuit Bar Pack by Nestle,KitKat
Nestle,KitKat

Kat 2 Finger Milk Chocolate Biscuit Bar Pack

Barcode 7613035219489
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Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Kat 2 Finger Milk Chocolate Biscuit Bar Pack is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes emulsifiers (sunflower lecithin, soya lecithin), industrially processed vegetable fats including palm and palm kernel oils, and added natural flavorings, all of which are markers of ultra-processing according to NOVA.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    wheat flour
    Milled wheat flour used as a base for baking; commonly enriched with B vitamins and minerals.
  • OK
    milk powders (skimmed and whole)
  • 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
    vegetable fats (palm, palm kernel, shea/ illipe/ mango kernel/ kokum gurgi/ sal)
  • UPF
    lactose and whey proteins (from milk)
    Dairy-derived lactose and whey proteins, typically used as ingredients in dairy or processed foods.
  • OK
    whey powder (from milk)
    Dairy-derived powder from whey, containing lactose, proteins and minerals; common protein supplement and ingredient in dairy products.
  • UPF
    emulsifiers: sunflower lecithin and soya lecithin
    Emulsifying agents derived from sunflower and soybean lecithin to help stabilize emulsions in foods.
  • OK
    yeast
    A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
  • OK
    sodium bicarbonate (baking soda)
    A leavening agent that releases carbon dioxide when reacting with an acid in baking; commonly used in doughs and baked goods.
  • OK
    natural vanilla flavorings
    Natural vanilla flavorings are extracts or essences derived from vanilla beans used to impart vanilla aroma and taste in foods. They are typically obtained by extracting vanilla components with solvents and may include vanilla bean extract or vanilla bean oil.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • UPF
    butterfat (from milk)
    Milk fat component, commonly used in dairy products and some processed foods.
  • UPF
    natural flavorings
    Flavoring agents derived from natural sources, used to impart or modify flavor in foods.

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Common questions about Kat 2 Finger Milk Chocolate Biscuit Bar Pack

Is Kat 2 Finger Milk Chocolate Biscuit Bar Pack ultra-processed?

Yes — Kat 2 Finger Milk Chocolate Biscuit Bar Pack by Nestle,KitKat is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes emulsifiers (sunflower lecithin, soya lecithin), industrially processed vegetable fats including palm and palm kernel oils, and added natural flavorings, all of which are markers of ultra-processing according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in Kat 2 Finger Milk Chocolate Biscuit Bar Pack are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Kat 2 Finger Milk Chocolate Biscuit Bar Pack as ultra-processed markers: lactose and whey proteins (from milk), emulsifiers: sunflower lecithin and soya lecithin, butterfat (from milk), natural flavorings. 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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