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Taste the Difference Cook's Belgian Dark Chocolate Chips

Barcode 01888324

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Yes — Taste the Difference Cook's Belgian Dark Chocolate Chips is ultra-processed.

This chocolate contains emulsifier (soya lecithin) and vanilla flavouring, which are industrial additives used to modify texture and flavor, so it is classified as an ultra-processed food according to NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

cocoa mass

Ground or melted cocoa beans; pure cocoa solids used for chocolate making.
OK

sugar

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

fat-reduced cocoa powder

Cocoa powder from which most of the fat (cocoa butter) has been removed; used to add cocoa flavor with lower fat content.
OK

emulsifier: soya lecithin; vanilla flavouring. cocoa solids 70% minimum

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Common questions about Taste the Difference Cook's Belgian Dark Chocolate Chips

Is Taste the Difference Cook's Belgian Dark Chocolate Chips ultra-processed?

Yes — Taste the Difference Cook's Belgian Dark Chocolate Chips by Sainsburys, Taste the difference, Sainsbury's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This chocolate contains emulsifier (soya lecithin) and vanilla flavouring, which are industrial additives used to modify texture and flavor, so it is classified as an ultra-processed food according to NOVA.

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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