Cherry Cookies

Barcode 00472210

Yes — Cherry Cookies is ultra-processed.

The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA, including glucose-fructose syrup (industrially processed sugar), humectant: glycerol, raising agent: E450 (a synthetic leavening phosphates), stabiliser: xanthan gum, and emulsifiers E471 and E475. These industrial formulations classify the product as ultra-processed, even though it also contains basic ingredients like wheat flour, sugar, butter, and egg.

Ingredients

7 ultra-processed markers

UPF

glacé cherries

Candied cherries preserved in sugar syrup; a sweet, fruit-based ingredient often used in baking and confections. Contains added sugar.
UPF

glucose-fructose syrup

A commercially produced sweet syrup made by hydrolyzing and blending glucose and fructose sugars; widely used as a sweetener in foods and beverages.
OK

aronia concentrate

Concentrated juice from aronia (chokeberry), a fruit extract used for flavoring or color in foods.
OK

carrot concentrate

Concentrated carrot juice or puree used as a flavor and color ingredient; a single-ingredient vegetable concentrate.
OK

citric acid

A weak organic acid used to regulate acidity in foods; commonly produced industrially via fermentation of sugars and used as a preservative and flavor enhancer.
OK

wheat flour

Ground cereal grain flour from wheat; a basic, staple baking ingredient.
OK

sugar

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

butter

Dairy fat made from churning cream; common basic ingredient in cooking and baking.
OK

pasteurised egg

A basic animal-derived food ingredient from eggs. Used as a protein source in dishes.
UPF

glycerol (glycerin)

A sugar alcohol used as a humectant, solvent, and sweetener in foods; often added to retain moisture.
UPF

e450 (diphosphates)

A synthetic or processed leavening agent used to produce gas in doughs and batters; commonly a mixture of diphosphates.
OK

sodium bicarbonate

Baking soda; a basic leavening agent used in baking and cooking.
OK

salt

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

xanthan gum (stabiliser)

A polysaccharide thickener produced by fermentation, used as a stabiliser and thickening agent in foods.
UPF

mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (e471)

An emulsifier derived from fats that helps blend ingredients and improve texture in baked goods, spreads, and confectionery.
UPF

polyglycerol polyricinoleate (pgpr) / emulsifier e475

Industrial food additive used as an emulsifier to improve texture and stability in chocolates, spreads, and bakery products.
OK

rice flour

A finely milled flour from milled rice, commonly used as a gluten-free thickener or flour substitute in baking and cooking.
OK

potato fibre

A dietary fibre ingredient derived from potatoes, used to increase fiber content and modify texture.
OK

psyllium husk powder

Soluble dietary fiber from Plantago ovata husks used as a thickener and bulking agent.

Common questions about Cherry Cookies

Is Cherry Cookies ultra-processed?

Yes — Cherry Cookies is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA, including glucose-fructose syrup (industrially processed sugar), humectant: glycerol, raising agent: E450 (a synthetic leavening phosphates), stabiliser: xanthan gum, and emulsifiers E471 and E475. These industrial formulations classify the product as ultra-processed, even though it also contains basic ingredients like wheat flour, sugar, butter, and egg.

Which ingredients in Cherry Cookies are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 7 ingredients in Cherry Cookies as ultra-processed markers: glacé cherries, glucose-fructose syrup, glycerol (glycerin), e450 (diphosphates), xanthan gum (stabiliser), mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (e471), polyglycerol polyricinoleate (pgpr) / emulsifier e475. 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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.