Cadbury

Dairy Milk

Barcode 7622201462420

Scanned 18 times by Nomi users

Yes — Dairy Milk is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives beyond basic culinary components. Specifically, it includes vegetable fats (palm, shea), which involve industrial refining; emulsifiers (E442, E476), which are industrial additives used to modify texture and stability; and flavourings, which are industrial formulations. According to the NOVA classification and the provided rules, the presence of these ingredients makes this product an ultra-processed food (UPF).

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

milk

A basic dairy milk, unmodified liquid produced by mammals (cow, goat, etc.). Commonly used as a staple ingredient in beverages, baking, and cooking.
OK

sugar

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

vegetable fats (palm, shea)

A blend of tropical vegetable fats, commonly used for baking and confectionery applications; includes palm oil and shea fat.
UPF

emulsifiers (e442, e476)

Food additives used to stabilize mixtures; typically include emulsifying agents.
UPF

flavourings

Flavourings are additives that are used to enhance or impart flavor to food products. They are considered ultra-processed as they are synthetic or natural substances that are typically extracted, isolated, or synthesized for their flavor properties.

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Common questions about Dairy Milk

Is Dairy Milk ultra-processed?

Yes — Dairy Milk by Cadbury is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives beyond basic culinary components. Specifically, it includes vegetable fats (palm, shea), which involve industrial refining; emulsifiers (E442, E476), which are industrial additives used to modify texture and stability; and flavourings, which are industrial formulations. According to the NOVA classification and the provided rules, the presence of these ingredients makes this product an ultra-processed food (UPF).

Which ingredients in Dairy Milk are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Dairy Milk as ultra-processed markers: vegetable fats (palm, shea), emulsifiers (e442, e476), 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.