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Yes — starbucks Chocolat poudre is ultra-processed.
The product is classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and processed ingredients such as emulsifier (soya lecithin) and natural flavouring, which fall under NOVA group 4. The presence of these additives is sufficient to make the whole product UPF, even though it also contains basic ingredients like sugar and cocoa powder.
Other drinks Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
Alkoholfrei
Erdinger
Not UPF
Organic hot chocolate
Green and blacks
Not UPF
Orange Juice smooth from concentrate
Tesco
Not UPF
Pitted Dates
Aldi
Not UPF
Coconut Water
Naturis
Not UPF
Bolt from the Blue
Innocent
Not UPF
100% Sparkling Apple Juice
Appletiser (Coca-Cola)
Not UPF
Smooth Orange Juice
Innocent
Not UPF
BLUE BOLT
innocent
Not UPF
Nescafe Original
Nestlé, Nescafé
Not UPF
Yes — starbucks Chocolat poudre by Starbucks is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and processed ingredients such as emulsifier (soya lecithin) and natural flavouring, which fall under NOVA group 4. The presence of these additives is sufficient to make the whole product UPF, even though it also contains basic ingredients like sugar and cocoa powder.
Nomi flags 2 ingredients in starbucks Chocolat poudre as ultra-processed markers: soy lecithin, natural flavouring. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.
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.
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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.