The processing score reflects 11 ingredients, including emulsifiers or gums. The nutrition score reflects high sugar, saturated fat and total fat.
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Ingredients
11 listed · 2 flagged for reviewSUGAR, COCOA BUTTER, NONFAT DRY MILK, CHOCOLATE, DRY WHOLE MILK, MILK FAT, SOY LECITHIN, POLYGLYCEROL, POLYRICINOLEATE, NATURAL VANILLA FLAVORING, PEANUT FLOUR.
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Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Milk Chocolate scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Processed Fruit Products (Chocolate): Concentrates and extracts indicate significant processing.
- Emulsifiers (Soy Lecithin, Polyglycerol): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Vanilla Flavoring): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
Within Chocolate, this product is more processed than about 33% 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.
This product is part of our wider analysis. It features in our DiGiorno vs Red Baron comparison.
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Processing and Nutrition Scores reflect the ingredient lists and nutrient data we observe; they are our analysis, not absolute measures of health. Read the full methodology. This information is provided for general nutrition education and is not medical, health, or dietary advice. Product formulations change often, so check the actual label before purchasing, and consult a registered dietitian or your physician for personal guidance.
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