Green & Black's Organic

Ginger 50% Cocoa

Barcode 7622202253133

Yes — Ginger 50% Cocoa is ultra-processed.

This chocolate is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial emulsifiers, specifically soya lecithins, which are used to modify texture and shelf-life and are characteristic of ultra-processed foods in the NOVA system.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

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

crystallised ginger (stem ginger, sugar)
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.
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 Ginger 50% Cocoa

Is Ginger 50% Cocoa ultra-processed?

Yes — Ginger 50% Cocoa by Green & Black's Organic is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This chocolate is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial emulsifiers, specifically soya lecithins, which are used to modify texture and shelf-life and are characteristic of ultra-processed foods in the NOVA system.

Which ingredients in Ginger 50% Cocoa are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Ginger 50% Cocoa as an ultra-processed marker: soy lecithin. 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.