Lindor

Milk Salted Caramel Chocolate Truffles

Barcode 8003340098920

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Yes — Milk Salted Caramel Chocolate Truffles 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 pre-identified UPF ingredients: vegetable fat (coconut, palm kernel), skimmed milk powder, caramel (2.1%) (containing emulsifier soya lecithin), anhydrous milk fat, emulsifier (soya lecithin), flavourings, and natural flavouring. It also contains barley malt extract, which is an industrial flavor enhancer. These ingredients go beyond basic culinary components and fit NOVA’s criteria for ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

7 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

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

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

lactose

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

caramel (2.1%) with sugar, cocoa butter, cream powder, salt, emulsifier (soy lecithin)

A prepared caramel ingredient containing sugar and dairy-derived components; includes an emulsifier.
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.
OK

fleur de sel salt crystals

A sea salt with delicate crystals, used as a finishing or seasoning salt.
UPF

Barley Malt Extract

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

flavourings

Flavourings are additives that are used to enhance or impart flavor to food products. They are considered ultra-processed as they are synthetic or natural substances that are typically extracted, isolated, or synthesized for their flavor properties.
UPF

natural flavouring

A generic flavoring ingredient derived from natural sources used to impart aroma or taste; may include essential oils or extracts.
OK

salt powder

Fine-grained salt, a mineral used to season foods; essentially sodium chloride.

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Common questions about Milk Salted Caramel Chocolate Truffles

Is Milk Salted Caramel Chocolate Truffles ultra-processed?

Yes — Milk Salted Caramel Chocolate Truffles by Lindor 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 pre-identified UPF ingredients: vegetable fat (coconut, palm kernel), skimmed milk powder, caramel (2.1%) (containing emulsifier soya lecithin), anhydrous milk fat, emulsifier (soya lecithin), flavourings, and natural flavouring. It also contains barley malt extract, which is an industrial flavor enhancer. These ingredients go beyond basic culinary components and fit NOVA’s criteria for ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Milk Salted Caramel Chocolate Truffles are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 7 ingredients in Milk Salted Caramel Chocolate Truffles as ultra-processed markers: vegetable fat (coconut, palm kernel), caramel (2.1%) with sugar, cocoa butter, cream powder, salt, emulsifier (soy lecithin), Anhydrous Milk Fat, Emulsifier (Soya Lecithin), Barley Malt Extract, flavourings, natural flavouring. 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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