Cadbury

Brunch bar choc chip

Barcode 7622201824334

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Yes — Brunch bar choc chip is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrially processed ingredients and additives, including glucose syrup, invert sugar syrup, stabiliser (sorbitol), humectant (glycerol), emulsifiers (soya lecithins, E471, E476), flavourings, and barley malt extract, all of which fall under NOVA's ultra-processed category.

Ingredients

5 ultra-processed markers

OK

oat flakes (25 %)
OK

sugar

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

glucose syrup

A processed syrup made from starch (usually corn) consisting mainly of glucose; commonly used as a sweetener and thickener.
OK

stabiliser (sorbitol)
UPF

vegetable fats (palm, shea)

A blend of tropical vegetable fats, commonly used for baking and confectionery applications; includes palm oil and shea fat.
OK

wheat flour

Finely ground cereal flour from wheat; a fundamental baking ingredient.
UPF

invert sugar syrup

A refined sugar syrup produced by hydrolyzing sucrose into glucose and fructose; a processed sweetener often used in foods.
OK

rice flour

A finely milled flour from milled rice, commonly used as a gluten-free thickener or flour substitute in baking 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

honey (2 %)
OK

Skimmed Milk Powder

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

wheat bran

Outer layer of the wheat kernel, high in fiber and nutrients, commonly used as a baking or cereal ingredient.
OK

whey powder (from milk)

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

whole milk powder

Whole milk powder is made by evaporating milk to dryness. It is a convenient form of milk that can be reconstituted with water. It is used in baking, confectionery, and as a milk substitute in various recipes.
OK

humectant (glycerot)
OK

milk fat

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

Barley Malt Extract

Barley malt extract is a sweetener made from malted barley grains.
OK

salt

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

emulsifiers (soya lecithins, e471, e476)
OK

molasses

A thick, dark syrup produced during sugar refining, rich in flavor and used in baking and cooking.
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.
OK

may contain peanuts
OK

nuts

A basic, whole-food ingredient consisting of kernels from various tree or bush species (e.g., almonds, walnuts, cashews). Rich in fats and protein.
OK

egg

Animal protein product from birds, commonly used as a basic ingredient in many foods.

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Common questions about Brunch bar choc chip

Is Brunch bar choc chip ultra-processed?

Yes — Brunch bar choc chip by Cadbury is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrially processed ingredients and additives, including glucose syrup, invert sugar syrup, stabiliser (sorbitol), humectant (glycerol), emulsifiers (soya lecithins, E471, E476), flavourings, and barley malt extract, all of which fall under NOVA's ultra-processed category.

Which ingredients in Brunch bar choc chip are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 5 ingredients in Brunch bar choc chip as ultra-processed markers: glucose syrup, vegetable fats (palm, shea), invert sugar syrup, Barley Malt Extract, 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.