Cadbury

Cadbury Chocolate Drink-Instant

Barcode 96033180

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Yes — Cadbury Chocolate Drink-Instant is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives, including glucose syrup (an industrial refined sugar), emulsifiers (E442, sunflower lecithin, E471), thickener E466, stabiliser E339, anti-caking agent E551, and added flavours, all of which place it in the NOVA ultra-processed category.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

sugar

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

cocoa powder 13%
OK

whey powder (from milk)

Dairy-derived powder from whey, containing lactose, proteins and minerals; common protein supplement and ingredient in dairy products.
UPF

glucose syrup

A processed syrup made from starch (usually corn) consisting mainly of glucose; commonly used as a sweetener and thickener.
OK

Skimmed Milk Powder

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

coconut fat

Fat sourced from coconuts, commonly used as a cooking oil or fat in various preparations.
OK

milk chocolate 4% [ whole milk
OK

cocoa mass

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

cocoa butter

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

vegetable fats ( palm and shea in various proportions)
OK

emulsifiers (e442, sunflower lecithin)
OK

flavours]
UPF

palm fat

A fat derived from the fruit of oil palm. Often a highly processed vegetable oil used in food production.
OK

salt

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

thickener (e466)
OK

milk proteins

Proteins derived from milk (e.g., casein, whey proteins) used as a food ingredient to add texture, nutrition, or functional properties.
OK

anti-caking agent (e551)
UPF

flavours

Flavoring agents used to impart or modify taste and aroma. Can be natural, artificial, or a blend; used across food, beverage, and fragrance contexts.
UPF

mono- and diglycerides (e471) emulsifier

Emulsifier derived from fatty acids (mono- and diglycerides) used to blend ingredients and improve texture in processed foods.
OK

stabiliser (e339).cocoa
OK

sugar: traded in compliance with fairtrade standards
OK

total 56%. visit www.info.fairtrade.net http://www.info.fairtrade.net

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Common questions about Cadbury Chocolate Drink-Instant

Is Cadbury Chocolate Drink-Instant ultra-processed?

Yes — Cadbury Chocolate Drink-Instant by Cadbury is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives, including glucose syrup (an industrial refined sugar), emulsifiers (E442, sunflower lecithin, E471), thickener E466, stabiliser E339, anti-caking agent E551, and added flavours, all of which place it in the NOVA ultra-processed category.

Which ingredients in Cadbury Chocolate Drink-Instant are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Cadbury Chocolate Drink-Instant as ultra-processed markers: glucose syrup, palm fat, flavours, mono- and diglycerides (e471) emulsifier. 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.