Cadbury

Twirl xtra

Barcode 7622201675349

Scanned 6 times by Nomi users

Yes — Twirl xtra is ultra-processed.

This chocolate bar is ultra-processed because it contains industrial ingredients and additives such as vegetable fats (palm, shea) and emulsifiers (e442, e476). These are markers of industrial formulation beyond basic culinary processing according to NOVA.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

milk

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

whey powder (from milk)

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

flavourings. milk solids 14% minimum. cocoa solids 25 % minimum. contains vegetable fats in addition to cocoa butter

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Common questions about Twirl xtra

Is Twirl xtra ultra-processed?

Yes — Twirl xtra by Cadbury is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This chocolate bar is ultra-processed because it contains industrial ingredients and additives such as vegetable fats (palm, shea) and emulsifiers (e442, e476). These are markers of industrial formulation beyond basic culinary processing according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in Twirl xtra are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Twirl xtra as ultra-processed markers: vegetable fats (palm, shea), emulsifiers (e442, e476). 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.