Chocolate Hazelnut Confectionery

Barcode 8000500447963

Yes — Chocolate Hazelnut Confectionery is ultra-processed.

Contains multiple ultra-processed ingredients and additives, including glucose syrup, dextrose, invert sugar syrup, sorbitol syrup (humectant), malted extract in processed cocoa powder, flavourings, stabiliser, refined vegetable fats (palm kernel, palm), and industrially processed sweeteners and milk powders. Under NOVA, these ingredients make it an ultra-processed product.

Ingredients

5 ultra-processed markers

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

dried milk (milk powder)

Milk powder produced by drying milk, a processed dairy product.
OK

cocoa mass

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

hazelnuts

Edible nuts from Corylus trees, rich in fat, protein, and micronutrients; commonly roasted or eaten raw as a snack or used in baking and confectionery.
OK

vegetable fats (palm kernel, palm)
OK

butter (milk)

A dairy fat product made from churning cream; commonly used in cooking and baking.
OK

dried skimmed milk

Dried skimmed milk is powdered milk with fat removed, used as a dairy ingredient to provide protein and calcium.
UPF

glucose syrup

A processed syrup made from starch (usually corn) consisting mainly of glucose; commonly used as a sweetener and thickener.
OK

double cream

A high-fat dairy cream skimmed from cow’s milk, commonly used for whipping and adding richness to dishes.
OK

reduced cocoa powder
OK

sweetened condensed milk
OK

whole milk

Milk with no or minimal fat removal, commonly used as a dairy beverage and ingredient.
OK

lactose (milk)

A disaccharide derived from lactose in milk, commonly used as a dairy-derived additive or ingredient.
UPF

dextrose

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

invert sugar syrup

A refined sugar syrup produced by hydrolyzing sucrose into glucose and fructose; a processed sweetener often used in foods.
OK

humectant (sorbitol syrup)
OK

brown sugar

Unrefined or partially refined sugar with molasses giving a brown color and distinctive flavor; a basic sweetener.
OK

almonds

Edible seeds of the Prunus dulcis tree; mildly sweet, versatile in sweet and savory dishes, rich in healthy fats, protein, and micronutrients.
OK

dried whey milk
OK

processed cocoa powder (maltedextract)
OK

lemon juice

The clear, acidic juice extracted from lemons, used for brightness and acidity in foods and drinks.
OK

dried instant coffee
UPF

flavours

Flavoring agents used to impart or modify taste and aroma. Can be natural, artificial, or a blend; used across food, beverage, and fragrance contexts.
OK

salt

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

stabiliser (may contain)
UPF

citric acid

A sour-tasting organic acid used as an acidulant and preservative in foods. Commonly added in small amounts to adjust acidity.
OK

exhausted vanilla beans
OK

may also contain: other nuts
OK

cererals containing gluten

Common questions about Chocolate Hazelnut Confectionery

Is Chocolate Hazelnut Confectionery ultra-processed?

Yes — Chocolate Hazelnut Confectionery is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Contains multiple ultra-processed ingredients and additives, including glucose syrup, dextrose, invert sugar syrup, sorbitol syrup (humectant), malted extract in processed cocoa powder, flavourings, stabiliser, refined vegetable fats (palm kernel, palm), and industrially processed sweeteners and milk powders. Under NOVA, these ingredients make it an ultra-processed product.

Which ingredients in Chocolate Hazelnut Confectionery are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 5 ingredients in Chocolate Hazelnut Confectionery as ultra-processed markers: glucose syrup, dextrose, invert sugar syrup, flavours, citric acid. 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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.