Milka

Alpine milk

Barcode 7622210703538

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Yes — Alpine milk is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including skimmed milk powder (pre-identified UPF ingredient), emulsifier (soya lecithins), and added flavouring. These are characteristic of NOVA group 4 ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

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.
OK

Skimmed Milk Powder

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

whey powder (from milk)

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

milk fat

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

soy lecithin

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

hazelnut paste

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

flavouring. may contain other nuts and wheat

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Common questions about Alpine milk

Is Alpine milk ultra-processed?

Yes — Alpine milk by Milka is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including skimmed milk powder (pre-identified UPF ingredient), emulsifier (soya lecithins), and added flavouring. These are characteristic of NOVA group 4 ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Alpine milk are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Alpine milk as an ultra-processed marker: soy lecithin. 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.