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CHOCOLATE

Barcode 80310167

Scanned 13 times by Nomi users

Yes — CHOCOLATE is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and processed ingredients, including lecithins (an emulsifier), vanillin (artificial flavor), vegetable fat (likely refined/processed), and skimmed milk powder, which has been pre-identified as a UPF ingredient. These indicate an industrial formulation beyond basic culinary ingredients.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

fine milk chocolate 40% sugar
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 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

emulsifier: lecithins (soya): vanillin
OK

sugar

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

Skimmed Milk Powder

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

vegetable fat

A fat derived from plant sources used as a cooking fat; a basic ingredient in many foods.
OK

concentrated butter
UPF

lecithin (soy)

Soy lecithin is a refined emulsifier extracted from soybeans, used to improve texture and mix ingredients. It is an extracted additive.
UPF

vanillin

A flavoring agent used to impart vanilla aroma and taste; can be natural or synthetic.

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Common questions about CHOCOLATE

Is CHOCOLATE ultra-processed?

Yes — CHOCOLATE by Kinder is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and processed ingredients, including lecithins (an emulsifier), vanillin (artificial flavor), vegetable fat (likely refined/processed), and skimmed milk powder, which has been pre-identified as a UPF ingredient. These indicate an industrial formulation beyond basic culinary ingredients.

Which ingredients in CHOCOLATE are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in CHOCOLATE as ultra-processed markers: lecithin (soy), vanillin. 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.