Chocolates

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Chocolates scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
• Modified Fats (Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil [Soy Lecithin (An Emulsifier)]): Hydrogenation and modification are UPF markers.
• Processed Fruit Products (Chocolate Liquor (Processed With Alkali)): Concentrates and extracts indicate significant processing.
• Emulsifiers (Soya Lecithin): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
• Natural Flavors (Vanilla Extract): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.

Within Chocolate, this product is more processed than about 67% of the 9,618 products we've analyzed.

Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.

What These Ingredients Tell Us

We group Chocolates' ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Sugar.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Contains 0.5% Or Less Of The Following: Sea Salt, Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.