Milk Chocolate Candy

Barcode 7622202341724

Yes — Milk Chocolate Candy is ultra-processed.

This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives, including glucose syrup (an industrially processed sugar), palm oil (a highly refined oil), emulsifier (E442), and flavourings. These additives and refined ingredients place it in the ultra-processed category under NOVA, even though it also contains basic ingredients like sugar, cocoa butter, and milk powders.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

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

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

Skimmed Milk Powder

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

whey permeate powder (from milk)

A dairy-derived powder consisting mainly of lactose and minerals from whey; used as a food ingredient or functional additive.
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

milk fat

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

coconut oil

Oil pressed from mature coconuts, used for cooking and baking.

Common questions about Milk Chocolate Candy

Is Milk Chocolate Candy ultra-processed?

Yes — Milk Chocolate Candy is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives, including glucose syrup (an industrially processed sugar), palm oil (a highly refined oil), emulsifier (E442), and flavourings. These additives and refined ingredients place it in the ultra-processed category under NOVA, even though it also contains basic ingredients like sugar, cocoa butter, and milk powders.

Which ingredients in Milk Chocolate Candy are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Milk Chocolate Candy as ultra-processed markers: glucose syrup, palm oil, 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?

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.