Dairy milk buttons

Barcode 7622201680824

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Yes — Dairy milk buttons is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF). It contains industrial additives and ingredients such as emulsifiers and flavourings, which are markers of ultra-processing in the NOVA classification. It also includes palm oil (listed as palm under vegetable fats), which is a highly refined oil considered UPF by the given rules. These ingredients go beyond basic culinary ingredients and indicate an industrial formulation.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

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

vegetable fats
OK

palm

A basic vegetable fat derived from the fruit of oil palms commonly used as a cooking oil; non-animal, widely used in foods.
OK

emulsifiers
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 buttons

Is Dairy milk buttons ultra-processed?

Yes — Dairy milk buttons is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF). It contains industrial additives and ingredients such as emulsifiers and flavourings, which are markers of ultra-processing in the NOVA classification. It also includes palm oil (listed as palm under vegetable fats), which is a highly refined oil considered UPF by the given rules. These ingredients go beyond basic culinary ingredients and indicate an industrial formulation.

Which ingredients in Dairy milk buttons are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Dairy milk buttons as an ultra-processed marker: 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.