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MALTESERS

maltesers hot chocolate

ranked #16 of 86 in hot chocolate
Contains: en:gluten, en:milk
Least processed#16 / 86
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Ultra-processed
NOVA · 4 · 23 INGREDIENTS · 6 ADDITIVES
Ultra-processed. 6 additives and 23 ingredients — substantially industrial.
Verified · NOVAUpdated · May 2025
Score breakdown · 0–100 per axis
Processing
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Healthiness
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Low sugar
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Low calorie
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Low salt
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High protein
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High fibre
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Nutrient density
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Organic
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Each facet scores 0–100 independently. The headline score above is currently the processing axis only; we're building a weighted composite (Phase 2 — Sprint C) that blends them.
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Barcode · 5060402905896 · Photo sourced Jul 2026
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Starting balance100
sugar~0–65%
added sugar-3
dried barley malt extract25%
see related (2)
—0
whey permeate~0–10%
see related (1)
—0
dried glucose syrup~0–10%
see related (3)
added sugar-3
coconut oil~0–10%
—0
stabilisers~0–10%
—0
guar gum
—0
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additive-2
low sodium salt~0–10%
see related (2)
whole / basic0
whole / basic0
—0
—0
—0
anti-caking agent~0–10%
—0
FinalNOVA · 4 · Ultra-processed0

Per-ingredient deltas come from a published rubric. Additive deltas come from the 468-entry E-number glossary (Open Food Facts taxonomy).

Flagged additives · 2
Guar gumE412 · low
Plant-derived thickener. Marker of industrial formulation in dressings & sauces.
Industrial fat emulsifier. Hallmark of ultra-processed bread, ice cream, margarine.
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