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Goody Cao by Bellarom,Lidl
Bellarom,Lidl

Goody Cao

Barcode 20092238
Scanned  17  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Goody Cao is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains dextrose (an industrially extracted sugar) and an emulsifier (sunflower lecithins), both of which are UPF ingredients according to the NOVA-based criteria.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    fat reduced cocoa powder 21%
  • UPF
    dextrose
    A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.
  • UPF
    sunflower lecithin emulsifier
    A natural emulsifier extracted from sunflower seeds used to blend oil and water in foods. Labeled as an emulsifier additive; because it is an extracted/isolated ingredient, it is considered ultra-processed (UPF) under NOVA guidelines.
  • OK
    vitamin c (ascorbic acid)
    A water-soluble essential nutrient and antioxidant used as a dietary supplement and food additive.
  • OK
    vitamin e (tocopherol)
    A fat-soluble antioxidant vitamin used as a dietary supplement and stabilizer in fats and oils.
  • OK
    niacin (vitamin b3)
    A water-soluble vitamin used as a nutrient and often added to foods as a fortifying vitamin.
  • OK
    pantothenic acid
    A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B5) used as a nutrient fortifier or dietary supplement in fortified foods and supplements.
  • OK
    thiamine
    A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B1) used as a nutrient and fortification additive.
  • OK
    vitamin b6 (pyridoxine)
    Essential water-soluble vitamin used as a nutrient supplement and fortificant in foods and dietary supplements.
  • OK
    folic acid
    A B-vitamin (B9) important for DNA synthesis and red blood cell formation; commonly added to fortified foods and supplements.

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Common questions about Goody Cao

Is Goody Cao ultra-processed?

Yes — Goody Cao by Bellarom,Lidl is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains dextrose (an industrially extracted sugar) and an emulsifier (sunflower lecithins), both of which are UPF ingredients according to the NOVA-based criteria.

Which ingredients in Goody Cao are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Goody Cao as ultra-processed markers: dextrose, sunflower lecithin emulsifier. 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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