Lindt, Lindt & Sprüngli

Lindor milk chocolate

Barcode 8003340091464

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Yes — Lindor milk chocolate is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and processed ingredients including: vegetable fat from palm kernel (highly refined oil), emulsifier (soya lecithin), barley malt extract (industrially processed flavoring/sweetener), and unspecified flavourings. These ingredients go beyond basic culinary components and match NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

sugar

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

vegetable fat (coconut, palm kernel)

A fat mixture derived from coconut and palm kernel sources; typically refined vegetable fat used in cooking and confectionery.
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

whole milk powder

Whole milk powder is made by evaporating milk to dryness. It is a convenient form of milk that can be reconstituted with water. It is used in baking, confectionery, and as a milk substitute in various recipes.
OK

Skimmed Milk Powder

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

lactose

A disaccharide sugar derived from milk (glucose + galactose). Common dairy carbohydrate.
UPF

Anhydrous Milk Fat

Anhydrous milk fat is the fat derived from milk with the water and non-fat solids removed.
UPF

Emulsifier (Soya Lecithin)

Soya lecithin is a natural emulsifier derived from soybeans, used to improve the texture and shelf life of food products.
UPF

Barley Malt Extract

Barley malt extract is a sweetener made from malted barley grains.
OK

flavourings may contain hazelnuts and other nuts
OK

milk chocolate contains: cocoa solids: 32% min
OK

milk solids

Dried component of milk containing proteins, lactose, and minerals; used as a milk-derived ingredient.

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Common questions about Lindor milk chocolate

Is Lindor milk chocolate ultra-processed?

Yes — Lindor milk chocolate by Lindt, Lindt & Sprüngli is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and processed ingredients including: vegetable fat from palm kernel (highly refined oil), emulsifier (soya lecithin), barley malt extract (industrially processed flavoring/sweetener), and unspecified flavourings. These ingredients go beyond basic culinary components and match NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Lindor milk chocolate are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Lindor milk chocolate as ultra-processed markers: vegetable fat (coconut, palm kernel), Anhydrous Milk Fat, Emulsifier (Soya Lecithin), Barley Malt Extract. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Lindor milk chocolate?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including The Award Winning Selection by Booja-Booja. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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.