Green & Blacks

Green & Blacks Smooth Mint

Barcode 7622201786373

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Yes — Green & Blacks Smooth Mint is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains emulsifier (soya lecithins), which is an industrial additive used to modify texture and stability, fitting NOVA criteria for UPFs.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

sugar (cane)

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane; a basic sweetener used in foods and drinks.
OK

cocoa mass

Ground or melted cocoa beans; pure cocoa solids used for chocolate making.
OK

cocoa butter

A fat extracted from cocoa beans, used in chocolate, cosmetics, and baking as a fat component.
UPF

soy lecithin

An emulsifier derived from soybeans used to stabilize mixtures and improve texture in foods.
UPF

mint oil

Essential oil derived from mint leaves used for flavoring or fragrance; highly concentrated plant oil.
OK

vanilla extract

A traditional culinary extract derived from vanilla beans, used to impart vanilla flavor in foods and beverages.

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Common questions about Green & Blacks Smooth Mint

Is Green & Blacks Smooth Mint ultra-processed?

Yes — Green & Blacks Smooth Mint by Green & Blacks is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains emulsifier (soya lecithins), which is an industrial additive used to modify texture and stability, fitting NOVA criteria for UPFs.

Which ingredients in Green & Blacks Smooth Mint are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Green & Blacks Smooth Mint as ultra-processed markers: soy lecithin, mint oil. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Green & Blacks Smooth Mint?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Crunchy Mint Dark Chocolate by Hu. 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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.