Sainsbury's

Cook's belgian milk chocolate chips

Barcode 01888218

Yes — Cook's belgian milk chocolate chips is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains the additive emulsifier: soya lecithin, which is an industrial emulsifier. Additionally, it includes vanilla flavouring, an added flavouring agent. These extracted/industrial additives make the product ultra-processed under the NOVA classification.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

sugar

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

cocoa butter

A fat extracted from cocoa beans, used in chocolate, cosmetics, and baking as a fat component.
OK

whole milk powder with cocoa mass

Combination of dairy milk powder and cocoa mass; likely two ingredients combined.
UPF

soy lecithin

A natural emulsifier derived from soybeans used to improve texture and mix fats with water.

Common questions about Cook's belgian milk chocolate chips

Is Cook's belgian milk chocolate chips ultra-processed?

Yes — Cook's belgian milk chocolate chips by Sainsbury's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains the additive emulsifier: soya lecithin, which is an industrial emulsifier. Additionally, it includes vanilla flavouring, an added flavouring agent. These extracted/industrial additives make the product ultra-processed under the NOVA classification.

Which ingredients in Cook's belgian milk chocolate chips are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Cook's belgian milk chocolate chips as an ultra-processed marker: soy lecithin. 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.