Trader Joe's

Chocolatey Coated Chocolate Chip Cookie Dunkers

Barcode 00409780

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Yes — Chocolatey Coated Chocolate Chip Cookie Dunkers is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including palm oil and palm kernel oil (highly refined oils), soy lecithin (an emulsifier), natural flavors (industrial flavoring), and dextrose (an industrially refined sugar). These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and place the product in the NOVA ultra-processed (UPF) category.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

enriched wheat flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid)
OK

coating (sugar, palm and palm kernel oil, cocoa powder [processed with alkali], dried buttermilk powder, soy lecithin, natural flavors)
OK

sugar

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

semisweet chocolate chips (sugar, chocolate liquor, cocoa butter, dextrose [corn], soy lecithin, natural flavor)
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

coconut

A tropical fruit from the coconut palm; the edible white meat (copra) and liquid inside are commonly consumed in various forms (fresh, dried, milk, oil).
OK

egg whites
UPF

natural flavor

A flavoring agent derived from natural sources used to impart taste. It is an additive and may include extracts, concentrates, or essences from plants or animals.
OK

leavening (sodium bicaronate, ammonium bicarbonate)
OK

salt

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

molasses

A thick, dark syrup produced during sugar refining, rich in flavor and used in baking and cooking.

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Common questions about Chocolatey Coated Chocolate Chip Cookie Dunkers

Is Chocolatey Coated Chocolate Chip Cookie Dunkers ultra-processed?

Yes — Chocolatey Coated Chocolate Chip Cookie Dunkers by Trader Joe's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including palm oil and palm kernel oil (highly refined oils), soy lecithin (an emulsifier), natural flavors (industrial flavoring), and dextrose (an industrially refined sugar). These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and place the product in the NOVA ultra-processed (UPF) category.

Which ingredients in Chocolatey Coated Chocolate Chip Cookie Dunkers are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Chocolatey Coated Chocolate Chip Cookie Dunkers as ultra-processed markers: palm oil, natural flavor. 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.