Chocolate Syrup

Barcode 8680679360227

Yes — Chocolate Syrup is ultra-processed.

Ultra-processed and best enjoyed occasionally.

This is an ultra-processed chocolate syrup. High fructose corn syrup is an industrially refined sugar, while caramel color, natural flavor, sodium benzoate, and sucralose are identified UPF additives. Soy lecithin is an industrial emulsifier, and gum arabic is a processed stabilizing additive. Together, these ingredients indicate an industrial formulation rather than a minimally processed food.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
UPF

caramel color

A food coloring produced by controlled heating of carbohydrates with acids, alkalis, or ammonium compounds; used to impart brown color in many beverages and foods.
OK

high fructose corn syrup
OK

cocoa powder processed with alkali

Dutched cocoa powder treated with alkalizing agents to reduce acidity and darken color; common baking ingredient.
UPF

natural flavor

A flavoring agent derived from natural sources used to impart taste. It is an additive and may include extracts, concentrates, or essences from plants or animals.
OK

gum arabic
OK

salt

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

sodium benzoate

A widely used preservative that inhibits the growth of bacteria, yeasts, and fungi in various foods and beverages.
UPF

sucralose

A synthetic, non-nutritive sweetener derived from sucrose by chlorination; widely used as a low-calorie sweetener in foods and beverages.
OK

soy lecithin

Common questions about Chocolate Syrup

Is Chocolate Syrup ultra-processed?

Yes — Chocolate Syrup is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This is an ultra-processed chocolate syrup. High fructose corn syrup is an industrially refined sugar, while caramel color, natural flavor, sodium benzoate, and sucralose are identified UPF additives. Soy lecithin is an industrial emulsifier, and gum arabic is a processed stabilizing additive. Together, these ingredients indicate an industrial formulation rather than a minimally processed food.

Which ingredients in Chocolate Syrup are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Chocolate Syrup as ultra-processed markers: caramel color, natural flavor, sodium benzoate, sucralose. 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.