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Instant Hot Chocolate by Cadbury
Cadbury

Instant Hot Chocolate

Barcode 7622201747558
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Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Instant Hot Chocolate is ultra-processed.

Contains multiple ultra-processed ingredients and additives, including glucose syrup (industrially refined sugar syrup), palm oil (highly processed refined oil), soluble maize fibre (industrial isolate), emulsifiers (E442, E471), thickener (E407 – carrageenan), anti-caking agent (E551), and added flavourings. These industrial formulations and additives classify it as an ultra-processed food under NOVA.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    fat-reduced cocoa powder 15%
  • OK
    whey powder (from milk)
    Dairy-derived powder from whey, containing lactose, proteins and minerals; common protein supplement and ingredient in dairy products.
  • UPF
    glucose syrup
    A processed syrup made from starch (usually corn) consisting mainly of glucose; commonly used as a sweetener and thickener.
  • OK
    Skimmed Milk Powder
    Skimmed milk powder is made by removing water from pasteurized skim milk.
  • UPF
    palm oil
    A widely used edible oil pressed from the fruit of oil palms; a basic culinary oil but highly processed in many commercial products.
  • OK
    soluble maize fibre
  • OK
    milk chocolate (3,5%) (milk, sugar, cocoa butter, cocoa mass, vegetable fats (palm, shea), emulsifier (e442), flavourings)
  • OK
    anti-caking agent (e551)
  • OK
    salt milk protein
  • OK
    acidity regulator (e501)
  • UPF
    flavourings
    A generic mixture of flavorings, including dairy ingredients.
  • OK
    thickener (e407)
  • UPF
    mono- and diglycerides (e471) emulsifier
    Emulsifier derived from fatty acids (mono- and diglycerides) used to blend ingredients and improve texture in processed foods.

Healthier alternatives

Reviewed by Nomi

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Common questions about Instant Hot Chocolate

Is Instant Hot Chocolate ultra-processed?

Yes — Instant Hot Chocolate by Cadbury is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Contains multiple ultra-processed ingredients and additives, including glucose syrup (industrially refined sugar syrup), palm oil (highly processed refined oil), soluble maize fibre (industrial isolate), emulsifiers (E442, E471), thickener (E407 – carrageenan), anti-caking agent (E551), and added flavourings. These industrial formulations and additives classify it as an ultra-processed food under NOVA.

Which ingredients in Instant Hot Chocolate are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Instant Hot Chocolate as ultra-processed markers: glucose syrup, palm oil, flavourings, mono- and diglycerides (e471) emulsifier. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Instant Hot Chocolate?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Bournville Cocoa by Cadbury, Drinking Chocolate by Sainsbury's, Cacao Bliss. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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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