Cadbury, Cadbury Dairy Milk

Dairy Milk Caramel Nibbles Chocolate Bag

Barcode 7622210286918

Scanned 21 times by Nomi users

Yes — Dairy Milk Caramel Nibbles Chocolate Bag is ultra-processed.

The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients according to NOVA, including glucose syrup, glucose-fructose syrup (pre-identified UPF ingredient), emulsifier (E442), unspecified flavourings, and refined vegetable fats such as palm and shea fats. These are industrial formulations and additives used for texture, shelf life, and flavor, so the product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF).

Ingredients

6 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.
UPF

glucose syrup

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

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

cocoa mass

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

whey powder (from milk)

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

salt

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

sodium carbonate

A simple inorganic salt used as a leavening agent, emulsifier, water softener, and cleaning agent in various foods and industrial applications.
UPF

milk chocolate: milk solids 20% minimum

Milk chocolate containing at least 20% milk solids.
OK

actual 23%
OK

contains vegetable fats in addition to cocoa butter
OK

**the equivalent of 426ml of fresh liquid milk in every 227g of milk chocolate
OK

may contain nuts

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Common questions about Dairy Milk Caramel Nibbles Chocolate Bag

Is Dairy Milk Caramel Nibbles Chocolate Bag ultra-processed?

Yes — Dairy Milk Caramel Nibbles Chocolate Bag by Cadbury, Cadbury Dairy Milk is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients according to NOVA, including glucose syrup, glucose-fructose syrup (pre-identified UPF ingredient), emulsifier (E442), unspecified flavourings, and refined vegetable fats such as palm and shea fats. These are industrial formulations and additives used for texture, shelf life, and flavor, so the product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF).

Which ingredients in Dairy Milk Caramel Nibbles Chocolate Bag are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 6 ingredients in Dairy Milk Caramel Nibbles Chocolate Bag as ultra-processed markers: glucose syrup, vegetable fats (palm, shea), glucose-fructose syrup, emulsifier (e442), flavourings, milk chocolate: milk solids 20% minimum. 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.