Belvita,Mondelēz

BelVita Chocolate Chips 30% less

Barcode 7622210689382

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Yes — BelVita Chocolate Chips 30% less is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several NOVA UPF ingredients and additives, including dextrose (an industrially refined sugar), flavourings (industrial flavour additives), skimmed milk powder (pre-identified as UPF), polydextrose (a synthetic bulking agent), emulsifiers (soya lecithins, E472e), and refined palm vegetable fats. These industrial formulations and additives go beyond basic culinary ingredients and therefore place the product in the ultra-processed category.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

cereals 73.8 % [wheat flour 46.8 %
OK

wholegrain cereals 27 % (oat flakes 11.9 %, oat grits 5.8 %, wholegrain rye flour 3.8 %, wholegrain wheat flour 3.5 %, wholegrain spelt flour (wheat) 1 %, wholegrain barley flour 1 %)]
OK

sugar

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

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
OK

chocolate chips 5% [sugar
OK

cocoa mass

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

vegetable fats (palm and shea in varying proportions )
UPF

dextrose

A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.
OK

cocoa butter

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

emulsifier (soya lecithins)]
UPF

bulking agent (polydextrose)

Polydextrose used as a bulking agent or fiber supplement in foods; a processed carbohydrate.
OK

raising agents (ammonium carbonates, sodium carbonates, disphosphates)
OK

wheat starch

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

calcium carbonate, magnesium carbonate, and elemental iron

A mineral blend used for fortification, comprising calcium carbonate, magnesium carbonate, and elemental iron.
OK

salt

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

Skimmed Milk Powder

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

emulsifiers (e472e, soya lecithins). may contain egg
OK

nuts

A basic, whole-food ingredient consisting of kernels from various tree or bush species (e.g., almonds, walnuts, cashews). Rich in fats and protein.
OK

sesame

A small, tan-to-brown seed used as a food ingredient or topping; mild, nutty flavor.

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Common questions about BelVita Chocolate Chips 30% less

Is BelVita Chocolate Chips 30% less ultra-processed?

Yes — BelVita Chocolate Chips 30% less by Belvita,Mondelēz is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several NOVA UPF ingredients and additives, including dextrose (an industrially refined sugar), flavourings (industrial flavour additives), skimmed milk powder (pre-identified as UPF), polydextrose (a synthetic bulking agent), emulsifiers (soya lecithins, E472e), and refined palm vegetable fats. These industrial formulations and additives go beyond basic culinary ingredients and therefore place the product in the ultra-processed category.

Which ingredients in BelVita Chocolate Chips 30% less are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in BelVita Chocolate Chips 30% less as ultra-processed markers: dextrose, bulking agent (polydextrose), 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.