Milka, Mondelez

Milka oreo

Barcode 7622210078100

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Yes — Milka oreo is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF). It contains several UPF ingredients and additives, including the pre-identified UPF ingredients skimmed milk powder and glucose-fructose syrup. Other UPF-related ingredients and additives include vegetable fats (palm, palm kernel) which are highly refined oils, emulsifier (soya lecithins), flavouring, and acidity regulator (E524). These industrial formulations and additives place the product in the ultra-processed category according to the NOVA classification.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

sugar

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

vegetable fats (paim, palm kernel)
OK

Skimmed Milk Powder

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

cocoa butter

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

whey powder (from milk)

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

wheat flour

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

cocoa mass

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

milk fat

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

fat-reduced cocoa powder (0,7%)
UPF

soy lecithin

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

glucose-fructose syrup

A commercially produced sweet syrup made by hydrolyzing and blending glucose and fructose sugars; widely used as a sweetener in foods and beverages.
OK

wheat starch

Starch extracted from wheat grain, used as a thickener, filler, or texture modifier in foods.
OK

hazelnut paste

Ground hazelnuts paste used as a spread or ingredient; a minimally processed nut product.
OK

raising agents (e501, e503, e500)
OK

salt

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

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
OK

acidity regulator (e524)
OK

milk solids: 18% minimum in the alpine milk chocolate
OK

may contain other nuts

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Common questions about Milka oreo

Is Milka oreo ultra-processed?

Yes — Milka oreo by Milka, Mondelez is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF). It contains several UPF ingredients and additives, including the pre-identified UPF ingredients skimmed milk powder and glucose-fructose syrup. Other UPF-related ingredients and additives include vegetable fats (palm, palm kernel) which are highly refined oils, emulsifier (soya lecithins), flavouring, and acidity regulator (E524). These industrial formulations and additives place the product in the ultra-processed category according to the NOVA classification.

Which ingredients in Milka oreo are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Milka oreo as ultra-processed markers: soy lecithin, glucose-fructose syrup, flavouring. 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.