Mondelez, Cadbury

Dairy milk little bar

Barcode 7622210400604

Scanned 14 times by Nomi users

Yes — Dairy milk little bar is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several UPF ingredients and additives, including: vegetable fats (palm, shea), emulsifiers (E442, E476), and flavourings. Palm oil is a highly refined industrial oil, emulsifiers are industrial additives used to modify texture and stability, and flavourings are industrially produced ingredients. The presence of these ingredients makes the overall product UPF according to the NOVA classification.

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

emulsifiers (e442, e476)

Food additives used to stabilize mixtures; typically include emulsifying agents.
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

cocoa: traded in compliance with fairtrade standards
OK

total 70%
OK

visit www
OK

info
OK

fairtrade
OK

netmilk solids 20% minimum
OK

actual 23%
OK

cocoa solids 20% minimum
OK

contains vegetable fats in addition to cocoa butter
OK

**the equivalent of 426ml of fresh liquid milk in every 227g of milk chocolatefairtrade means fairer trading conditions and opportunities for producers in developing countries to invest in their businesses and communities for a sustainable future

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Common questions about Dairy milk little bar

Is Dairy milk little bar ultra-processed?

Yes — Dairy milk little bar by Mondelez, Cadbury is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several UPF ingredients and additives, including: vegetable fats (palm, shea), emulsifiers (E442, E476), and flavourings. Palm oil is a highly refined industrial oil, emulsifiers are industrial additives used to modify texture and stability, and flavourings are industrially produced ingredients. The presence of these ingredients makes the overall product UPF according to the NOVA classification.

Which ingredients in Dairy milk little bar are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Dairy milk little bar as ultra-processed markers: vegetable fats (palm, shea), emulsifiers (e442, e476), 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.