Cadbury

Dairy Milk Buttons

Barcode 7622202258480

Scanned 12 times by Nomi users

Yes — Dairy Milk Buttons is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives, including vegetable fats (palm, shea), emulsifier (e442), and flavourings. These are industrial formulations or additives according to NOVA, so the overall product is UPF.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

milk

A basic dairy milk, unmodified liquid produced by mammals (cow, goat, etc.). Commonly used as a staple ingredient in beverages, baking, and cooking.
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.
UPF

vegetable fats (palm, shea)

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

emulsifier (e442)

Food additive used as an emulsifier to help mix oil and water in processed foods; considered an industrial additive.
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 by Cadbury is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives, including vegetable fats (palm, shea), emulsifier (e442), and flavourings. These are industrial formulations or additives according to NOVA, so the overall product is UPF.

Which ingredients in Dairy Milk Buttons are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Dairy Milk Buttons as ultra-processed markers: vegetable fats (palm, shea), emulsifier (e442), 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.