Sainsbury's Taste The Difference

Triple Belgian Chocolate Cookies

Barcode 01146417

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Yes — Triple Belgian Chocolate Cookies is ultra-processed.

The product is UPF because it contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives: palm oil (a highly processed refined oil), whey powder (an industrial dairy fraction), emulsifiers (soya lecithin; mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), partially inverted refiners syrup (industrially processed sugar syrup), and added flavouring. According to NOVA, the presence of these industrial formulations and cosmetic additives classifies the product as ultra-processed.

Ingredients

5 ultra-processed markers

OK

fortified wheat flour

Wheat flour fortified with calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, and thiamin (vitamins and minerals added).
OK

sugar

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

belgian white chocolate chunks (15%) (sugar, cocoa butter, whole cows' _milk_ powder, emulsifier: _soya_ lecithin; flavouring)
OK

belgian dark chocolate chunks (11%) (sugar, cocoa mass, cocoa butter, emulsifier: _soya_ lecithin; flavouring)
OK

belgian _milk_ chocolate chunks (6%) (sugar, whole cows' _milk_ powder, cocoa butter, cocoa mass, emulsifier: _soya_ lecithin; flavouring)
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

salted butter (butter (cows' _milk_), salt)
UPF

partially inverted refiners syrup

A refined syrup produced by partial inversion of sucrose, often used as a sweetener; it is an industrially processed syrup.
OK

fat-reduced cocoa powder

Cocoa powder with reduced fat content, produced by removing part of the cocoa butter; a basic chocolate ingredient.
OK

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
UPF

whey powder (cow's milk)

Dairy-derived protein powder produced by separating whey from milk; often used as a protein supplement or food ingredient; processed isolate.
OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

coconut oil

Oil pressed from mature coconuts, used for cooking and baking.
OK

sodium hydrogen carbonate (baking soda)

A basic leavening agent used in baking to produce carbon dioxide and lift doughs; common and widely used in households and industry.
OK

disodium diphosphate; molasses
UPF

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
UPF

mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids

A common food additive used as an emulsifier to improve texture and blend oil and water in processed foods; derived from glycerides of fatty acids and often produced industrially.

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Common questions about Triple Belgian Chocolate Cookies

Is Triple Belgian Chocolate Cookies ultra-processed?

Yes — Triple Belgian Chocolate Cookies by Sainsbury's Taste The Difference is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is UPF because it contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives: palm oil (a highly processed refined oil), whey powder (an industrial dairy fraction), emulsifiers (soya lecithin; mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), partially inverted refiners syrup (industrially processed sugar syrup), and added flavouring. According to NOVA, the presence of these industrial formulations and cosmetic additives classifies the product as ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in Triple Belgian Chocolate Cookies are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 5 ingredients in Triple Belgian Chocolate Cookies as ultra-processed markers: palm oil, partially inverted refiners syrup, whey powder (cow's milk), flavouring, mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids. 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.