Sainsbury's

Ginger Crunch Cookies

Barcode 00227605

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Yes — Ginger Crunch Cookies is ultra-processed.

Not a great choice for everyday.

These cookies are ultra-processed because they contain palm oil and partially inverted sugar syrup. Palm oil is a highly processed refined oil, while partially inverted sugar syrup is an industrially processed sugar syrup. Xanthan gum is an extracted, isolated additive used as a thickener, which also contributes to the ultra-processed classification. The remaining ingredients are generally basic foods or traditional culinary ingredients.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

ouringredients: gluten free oat flour
OK

crystallised ginger (21%) (ginger, sugar)
OK

sugar

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

palm oil

A widely used edible oil pressed from the fruit of oil palms; a basic culinary oil but highly processed in many commercial products.
OK

tapioca flour

Starch extracted from cassava root, used as a thickener or gluten-free flour.
OK

gluten-free oats

Oats that are processed to be gluten-free, used as a cereal grain.
OK

partíally inverted sugar syrup
OK

ginger powder

Ground dried ginger root, a common spice and flavoring. Not UPF as a basic spice/ingredient.
OK

sodium bicarbonate

A basic leavening agent used in baking; reacts with acids to release carbon dioxide, helping dough rise. Commonly sold as baking soda.
OK

xanthan gum (sulphite)

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Common questions about Ginger Crunch Cookies

Is Ginger Crunch Cookies ultra-processed?

Yes — Ginger Crunch Cookies by Sainsbury's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). These cookies are ultra-processed because they contain palm oil and partially inverted sugar syrup. Palm oil is a highly processed refined oil, while partially inverted sugar syrup is an industrially processed sugar syrup. Xanthan gum is an extracted, isolated additive used as a thickener, which also contributes to the ultra-processed classification. The remaining ingredients are generally basic foods or traditional culinary ingredients.

Which ingredients in Ginger Crunch Cookies are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Ginger Crunch Cookies as an ultra-processed marker: palm oil. 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.