Tony's Chocolonely

Tony Chocolate Dark Hazelnut

Barcode 8720701143586

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Yes — Tony Chocolate Dark Hazelnut is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains emulsifier (soya lecithin), which is an industrial additive used to modify texture and stability. Presence of such emulsifiers places the product in the ultra-processed category according to NOVA, even though the rest of the ingredients are basic culinary ingredients (cocoa mass, sugar, cocoa butter, nuts, nut pastes).

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

cocoa mass

Ground or melted cocoa beans; pure cocoa solids used for chocolate making.
OK

sugar

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

cocoa butter

A fat extracted from cocoa beans, used in chocolate, cosmetics, and baking as a fat component.
OK

6% caramised hazelnut pieces (sugar, hazelnuts)
OK

3% hazelnut paste
OK

2% almond paste
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 Tony Chocolate Dark Hazelnut

Is Tony Chocolate Dark Hazelnut ultra-processed?

Yes — Tony Chocolate Dark Hazelnut by Tony's Chocolonely is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains emulsifier (soya lecithin), which is an industrial additive used to modify texture and stability. Presence of such emulsifiers places the product in the ultra-processed category according to NOVA, even though the rest of the ingredients are basic culinary ingredients (cocoa mass, sugar, cocoa butter, nuts, nut pastes).

Which ingredients in Tony Chocolate Dark Hazelnut are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Tony Chocolate Dark Hazelnut as an ultra-processed marker: Emulsifier (Soya Lecithin). See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Tony Chocolate Dark Hazelnut?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Hazelnut Butter Dark Chocolate by Hu, Hazelnut, Caramelised Cashew & Pistachio Milk Chocolate by Waitrose. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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.