Ferrero,Kinder

Kinder Surprise

Barcode 8000500026731

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Yes — Kinder Surprise is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and ingredients such as emulsifier lecithins (soy), vanillin (industrial flavoring), and highly processed vegetable fats including palm oil and shea fat.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

milk chocolate (sugar, whole milk powder, cocoa butter, cocoa mass, emulsifier: lecithins (soy), vanillin)
OK

Skimmed Milk Powder

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

sugar

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

vegetable fat (palm, shea)

A mixture of fats derived from palm and shea, used as a fat component in many processed foods.
OK

concentrated butter
OK

emulsifier: lecithins (soy)
UPF

vanillin

A flavoring agent used to impart vanilla aroma and taste; can be natural or synthetic.

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Common questions about Kinder Surprise

Is Kinder Surprise ultra-processed?

Yes — Kinder Surprise by Ferrero,Kinder is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and ingredients such as emulsifier lecithins (soy), vanillin (industrial flavoring), and highly processed vegetable fats including palm oil and shea fat.

Which ingredients in Kinder Surprise are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Kinder Surprise as ultra-processed markers: vegetable fat (palm, shea), vanillin. 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.