Tony’s Chocolonely

Milk Chocolate

Barcode 8717677339792

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Yes — Milk Chocolate is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains emulsifier (soya lecithin), which is an industrial additive used to modify texture and extend shelf life, meeting NOVA criteria for UPF.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

sugar

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

dried milk (milk powder)

Milk powder produced by drying milk, a processed dairy product.
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.
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

cocoa solids 32%
OK

milk solids 21%
OK

may contain: gluten
OK

egg

Animal protein product from birds, commonly used as a basic ingredient in many foods.
OK

peanut and nuts

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Common questions about Milk Chocolate

Is Milk Chocolate ultra-processed?

Yes — Milk Chocolate by Tony’s Chocolonely is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains emulsifier (soya lecithin), which is an industrial additive used to modify texture and extend shelf life, meeting NOVA criteria for UPF.

Which ingredients in Milk Chocolate are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Milk Chocolate as an ultra-processed marker: Emulsifier (Soya Lecithin). 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.