Le Petit Chocolat

Barcode 7622201503635

Scanned 57 times by Nomi users

Yes — Le Petit Chocolat is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and processing aids, including emulsifiers (soya lecithins, E476) and unspecified flavouring. These ingredients are characteristic of NOVA Group 4 ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

wheat flour 35 %
OK

sugar

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

milk fat

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

Skimmed Milk Powder

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

whey powder (from milk)

Dairy-derived powder from whey, containing lactose, proteins and minerals; common protein supplement and ingredient in dairy products.
OK

raising agents (ammonium carbonates, sodium carbonates, diphosphates)
OK

salt

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

emulsifiers (soya lecithins)
UPF

e476 - polyglycerol polyricinoleate

A water-insoluble emulsifier (gum-like) used to improve texture and reduce oil separation in fats and chocolates; an industrially produced food additive.
OK

citric acid

A natural organic acid used to balance acidity and preserve foods; a common food additive.
OK

flavouring.

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Common questions about Le Petit Chocolat

Is Le Petit Chocolat ultra-processed?

Yes — Le Petit Chocolat by LU is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and processing aids, including emulsifiers (soya lecithins, E476) and unspecified flavouring. These ingredients are characteristic of NOVA Group 4 ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Le Petit Chocolat are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Le Petit Chocolat as an ultra-processed marker: e476 - polyglycerol polyricinoleate. 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.