Nestlé

Blue Riband 16pk

Barcode 7613036433730

Yes — Blue Riband 16pk is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it is a ready-to-eat chocolate wafer confectionery. Even without a detailed sub-ingredient breakdown, components like wafer, biscuit, and milk chocolate are typically produced with multiple industrial ingredients (e.g., emulsifiers such as soy lecithin, refined sugars, invert sugar syrups, flavorings, and other additives). Ready-to-eat chocolate biscuit bars fall squarely into NOVA 4 ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

UPF

wafer

Thin crisp baked sheet or sheet-like snack, often sweet with sugar and fat, used as a ready-to-eat ingredient or snack.
OK

biscuit
UPF

milk chocolate

A sweet chocolate made with cocoa solids, cocoa butter, sugar, and milk solids. Often contains emulsifiers and flavorings; typical processed confectionery ingredient.
OK

milk

A dairy liquid produced by cows; a basic, widely used food ingredient.
OK

wheat

A staple cereal grain used in foods; a basic ingredient in flour, bread, and many products.

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Common questions about Blue Riband 16pk

Is Blue Riband 16pk ultra-processed?

Yes — Blue Riband 16pk by Nestlé is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it is a ready-to-eat chocolate wafer confectionery. Even without a detailed sub-ingredient breakdown, components like wafer, biscuit, and milk chocolate are typically produced with multiple industrial ingredients (e.g., emulsifiers such as soy lecithin, refined sugars, invert sugar syrups, flavorings, and other additives). Ready-to-eat chocolate biscuit bars fall squarely into NOVA 4 ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Blue Riband 16pk are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Blue Riband 16pk as ultra-processed markers: wafer, 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?

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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.