Mondelez International, Toblerone

Milk Chocolate Bar

Barcode 7614500035788

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Yes — Milk Chocolate Bar is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives: emulsifier (soya lecithin) and flavouring. These are industrial formulations added to modify texture and taste, which makes the product UPF under NOVA, even though many of the other ingredients (sugar, milk powder, cocoa butter, cocoa mass, honey, almonds, egg white) are basic foods.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

sugar

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

whole milk powder

Whole milk powder is made by evaporating milk to dryness. It is a convenient form of milk that can be reconstituted with water. It is used in baking, confectionery, and as a milk substitute in various recipes.
OK

cocoa butter

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

cocoa mass

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

honey

A natural sweet syrup produced by bees from nectar; traditional single-ingredient food.
OK

milk fat

Dairy fat from milk, a basic culinary fat used in dairy products and cooking.
OK

almonds

Nut kernels from the almond tree (Prunus dulcis); commonly used as a snack or ingredient.
UPF

Emulsifier (Soya Lecithin)

Soya lecithin is a natural emulsifier derived from soybeans, used to improve the texture and shelf life of food products.
OK

egg white

Proteine-rich clear part of an egg, separated from the yolk. Commonly used as a low-fat protein source in cooking and baking.
UPF

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
UPF

milk chocolate

A processed confection made from cocoa solids, sugar, milk ingredients and fats; a ready-to-eat sweetened chocolate product.
OK

milk solids

Dried or concentrated dairy solids derived from milk used to add milk flavor and protein; commonly found in dairy products and fortified foods.

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Common questions about Milk Chocolate Bar

Is Milk Chocolate Bar ultra-processed?

Yes — Milk Chocolate Bar by Mondelez International, Toblerone is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives: emulsifier (soya lecithin) and flavouring. These are industrial formulations added to modify texture and taste, which makes the product UPF under NOVA, even though many of the other ingredients (sugar, milk powder, cocoa butter, cocoa mass, honey, almonds, egg white) are basic foods.

Which ingredients in Milk Chocolate Bar are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Milk Chocolate Bar as ultra-processed markers: Emulsifier (Soya Lecithin), flavouring, 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.