Schär

Ciocko sticks milk chocolate

Barcode 8008698003961

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Yes — Ciocko sticks milk chocolate is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives, including modified tapioca starch, modified maize starch (both pre-identified as UPF ingredients), palm fat (a highly processed palm oil fraction), emulsifier (soya lecithin), and natural flavouring. These are industrial formulations and additives characteristic of NOVA group 4 foods.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

milk chocolate (46%) - cocoa 40% minimum: (sugar, cocoa mass, cocoa butter, whole milk powder, skimmed milk powder, emulsifier: (soya lecithin), natural flavouring)
OK

maize starch

Fine white powder obtained from corn; used as a thickener in sauces and soups.
UPF

palm fat

A fat derived from the fruit of oil palm. Often a highly processed vegetable oil used in food production.
OK

sugar

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

maize flour

Finely ground maize used as a staple ingredient in baking and cooking; a basic food commodity.
OK

soy flour

A basic single-ingredient flour made from soybeans, used as a gluten-free flour option with high protein content.
OK

potato starch

A basic, finely ground starch derived from potatoes; used as a thickener and binder in foods.
OK

whole milk powder

Dried milk containing fat, used as a dairy ingredient to add richness and protein.
UPF

modified tapioca starch

A starch derivative used as a thickener and texturizer; a processed ingredient.
OK

raising agents: (ammonium hydrogen carbonate, sodium hydrogen carbonate)
OK

salt

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

modified maize starch

A processed starch, often used as a thickener or binding agent in foods; may be treated to modify properties.
OK

citric acid

A weak organic acid used to regulate acidity in foods; commonly produced industrially via fermentation of sugars and used as a preservative and flavor enhancer.

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Common questions about Ciocko sticks milk chocolate

Is Ciocko sticks milk chocolate ultra-processed?

Yes — Ciocko sticks milk chocolate by Schär is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives, including modified tapioca starch, modified maize starch (both pre-identified as UPF ingredients), palm fat (a highly processed palm oil fraction), emulsifier (soya lecithin), and natural flavouring. These are industrial formulations and additives characteristic of NOVA group 4 foods.

Which ingredients in Ciocko sticks milk chocolate are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Ciocko sticks milk chocolate as ultra-processed markers: palm fat, modified tapioca starch, modified maize starch. 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.