Tony's Chocolonely

Milk Chocolate

Barcode 8717677339914

Yes — Milk Chocolate is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains emulsifier (soya lecithin), which is an added industrial emulsifier additive used to modify texture and shelf life.

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.

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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 added industrial emulsifier additive used to modify texture and shelf life.

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?

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.