Kinder

Kinder cards

Barcode 8000500312971

Scanned 15 times by Nomi users

Yes — Kinder cards is ultra-processed.

The product contains ultra-processed ingredients and additives, including palm oil (a highly processed refined oil), emulsifier (lecithins), the flavouring vanillin, and the refined powdered dairy and cocoa ingredients. These indicate an industrial formulation consistent with NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

skimmed milk powder (28%)
OK

sugar

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

palm oil

A widely used edible oil pressed from the fruit of oil palms; a basic culinary oil but highly processed in many commercial products.
OK

wheat flour (15.5%)
OK

fat-reduced cocoa (4%)
UPF

lecithin (soy)

Soy lecithin is a refined emulsifier extracted from soybeans, used to improve texture and mix ingredients. It is an extracted additive.
OK

salt

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

sodium bicarbonate (baking soda)

A leavening agent that releases carbon dioxide when reacting with an acid in baking; commonly used in doughs and baked goods.
OK

vanillin. may contain hazelnuts

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Common questions about Kinder cards

Is Kinder cards ultra-processed?

Yes — Kinder cards by Kinder is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains ultra-processed ingredients and additives, including palm oil (a highly processed refined oil), emulsifier (lecithins), the flavouring vanillin, and the refined powdered dairy and cocoa ingredients. These indicate an industrial formulation consistent with NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Kinder cards are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Kinder cards as ultra-processed markers: palm oil, lecithin (soy). 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.