Betty Crocker

Chocolate Fudge Brownie Mix

Barcode 016000718807

Yes — Chocolate Fudge Brownie Mix is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains palm fat, which is a highly refined industrial oil considered UPF according to NOVA guidelines, even though the other ingredients are basic culinary ingredients.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

sugar

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

wheat flour

Finely ground cereal flour from wheat; a fundamental baking ingredient.
UPF

palm fat

A fat derived from the fruit of oil palm. Often a highly processed vegetable oil used in food production.
OK

fat-reduced cocoa powder (4%)
OK

salt

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

corn starch

A refined starch extracted from corn, used as a thickening agent in foods.
OK

ascorbic acid (flour treatment agent)

Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) used as a dough conditioner to strengthen gluten structure in flour.

Swap it for something less processed

See all Cooking & Baking →

Other cooking & baking Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.

Common questions about Chocolate Fudge Brownie Mix

Is Chocolate Fudge Brownie Mix ultra-processed?

Yes — Chocolate Fudge Brownie Mix by Betty Crocker is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains palm fat, which is a highly refined industrial oil considered UPF according to NOVA guidelines, even though the other ingredients are basic culinary ingredients.

Which ingredients in Chocolate Fudge Brownie Mix are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Chocolate Fudge Brownie Mix as an ultra-processed marker: palm fat. 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.