Lindt

70% Extra Dark Lindor Truffles

Barcode 8003340802428

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Yes — 70% Extra Dark Lindor Truffles is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and ingredients such as emulsifier (soya lecithin), flavorings, barley malt extract, and palm kernel vegetable fat, which are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

5 ultra-processed markers

OK

cocoa mass

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

low fat cocoa

A reduced-fat cocoa powder used as a chocolate flavoring or ingredient. Typically defatted cocoa with lower fat content than regular cocoa powders.
UPF

Anhydrous Milk Fat

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

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.
OK

vanilla beans

The seed pods of the vanilla orchid used to impart vanilla flavor.
UPF

flavorings

A generic term for added flavoring substances, which may include natural or artificial flavors, essential oils, or synthetic compounds used to impart taste.
UPF

Barley Malt Extract

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

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Common questions about 70% Extra Dark Lindor Truffles

Is 70% Extra Dark Lindor Truffles ultra-processed?

Yes — 70% Extra Dark Lindor Truffles by Lindt 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 (soya lecithin), flavorings, barley malt extract, and palm kernel vegetable fat, which are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in 70% Extra Dark Lindor Truffles are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 5 ingredients in 70% Extra Dark Lindor Truffles as ultra-processed markers: vegetable fat (coconut, palm kernel), Anhydrous Milk Fat, Emulsifier (Soya Lecithin), flavorings, Barley Malt Extract. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to 70% Extra Dark Lindor Truffles?

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.