Maryland

Cookies Minis Choc Chip 6 x

Barcode 0072417180941

Scanned 19 times by Nomi users

Yes — Cookies Minis Choc Chip 6 x is ultra-processed.

The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients according to NOVA, including palm oil, partially inverted sugar syrup, emulsifier (soya lecithin), industrially processed vegetable fats, and added flavouring. These industrial formulations and additives classify the product as ultra-processed.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

wheat flour (with calcium carbonate, iron, niacin and thiamin)
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

sugar

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

chocolate chips (16%) (sugar, cocoa mass, vegetable fats (palm, sal, shea), cocoa butter, emulsifier (soya lecithin))
OK

whey or whey derivatives (milk)
UPF

partially inverted sugar syrup

A syrup in which sucrose has been partially inverted into glucose and fructose; produced via acid or enzymatic treatment; used as a sweetener and humectant in foods; typically industrially processed.
OK

raising agents (sodium bicarbonate, ammonium bicarbonate)

Leavening agents used to make dough rise; typical food additives in baking.
OK

salt

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

flavouring. allergy advice for allergens
OK

including cereals containing gluten
OK

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Common questions about Cookies Minis Choc Chip 6 x

Is Cookies Minis Choc Chip 6 x ultra-processed?

Yes — Cookies Minis Choc Chip 6 x by Maryland is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients according to NOVA, including palm oil, partially inverted sugar syrup, emulsifier (soya lecithin), industrially processed vegetable fats, and added flavouring. These industrial formulations and additives classify the product as ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in Cookies Minis Choc Chip 6 x are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Cookies Minis Choc Chip 6 x as ultra-processed markers: palm oil, partially inverted sugar syrup. 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.