by sainsbury's

Cocoa

Barcode 01399653

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No — Cocoa is not ultra-processed.

The product contains cocoa powder and potassium carbonate as an acidity regulator. Cocoa powder is a basic ingredient and potassium carbonate is a simple processing aid/additive similar to baking soda, which does not make the product ultra-processed by NOVA. There are no industrial sweeteners, flavorings, emulsifiers, or industrial sugar syrups present.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

cocoa powder

Powdered product derived from roasted cocoa beans, typically unsweetened and used for flavoring and color in baking and desserts.
OK

acidity regulator: potassium carbonate. contains: cocoa butter 20% minimum

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Common questions about Cocoa

Is Cocoa ultra-processed?

No — Cocoa by by sainsbury's is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains cocoa powder and potassium carbonate as an acidity regulator. Cocoa powder is a basic ingredient and potassium carbonate is a simple processing aid/additive similar to baking soda, which does not make the product ultra-processed by NOVA. There are no industrial sweeteners, flavorings, emulsifiers, or industrial sugar syrups present.

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.