Nestlé

Kitkat Dark Chocolate Biscuit Bar

Barcode 7613036099387

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Yes — Kitkat Dark Chocolate Biscuit Bar is ultra-processed.

The product is UPF because it contains several industrial additives and processed ingredients, including emulsifiers (sunflower lecithin, soya lecithin) and natural flavourings, as well as highly processed vegetable fats (palm, palm kernel, shea/illipe/mango kernel/kokum gurgi/sal). These are characteristic of ultra-processed foods in the NOVA classification.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

nine bars of two crispy wafer fingers covered in dark chocolate (66%)
OK

ingredents: sugar
OK

cocoa mass

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

wheat flour

Milled wheat flour used as a base for baking; commonly enriched with B vitamins and minerals.
OK

vegetable fats (palm, palm kernel, shea/ illipe/ mango kernel/ kokum gurgi/ sal)
OK

cocoa butter

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

butterfat (from milk)

Milk fat component, commonly used in dairy products and some processed foods.
OK

emulsifiers (sunflower lecitlin, soya lecithin)
OK

dried milk (milk powder)

Milk powder produced by drying milk, a processed dairy product.
OK

Skimmed Milk Powder

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

salt

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

natural flavourings

Flavorings derived from natural sources used to impart taste or aroma; typically a mix of essential oils, compounds, or extracts.
OK

allergy advice! for allergens
OK

including cereals containing gluten
OK

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Common questions about Kitkat Dark Chocolate Biscuit Bar

Is Kitkat Dark Chocolate Biscuit Bar ultra-processed?

Yes — Kitkat Dark Chocolate Biscuit Bar by Nestlé is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is UPF because it contains several industrial additives and processed ingredients, including emulsifiers (sunflower lecithin, soya lecithin) and natural flavourings, as well as highly processed vegetable fats (palm, palm kernel, shea/illipe/mango kernel/kokum gurgi/sal). These are characteristic of ultra-processed foods in the NOVA classification.

Which ingredients in Kitkat Dark Chocolate Biscuit Bar are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Kitkat Dark Chocolate Biscuit Bar as ultra-processed markers: butterfat (from milk), lactose and whey proteins (from milk), natural flavourings. 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.