Belmont

Cookies 'n' Cream

Barcode 4088600108599

Scanned 18 times by Nomi users

Yes — Cookies 'n' Cream is ultra-processed.

The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA: refined oils (palm oil, palm kernel oil), glucose-fructose syrup (an industrially processed sugar syrup), and the pre-identified UPF additives flavouring, emulsifier, and emulsifier: lecithins (soya). These industrial formulations and additives classify the product as ultra-processed (UPF).

Ingredients

5 ultra-processed markers

OK

nut wheat flour

A flour blend containing nuts and wheat flour used as a baking ingredient.
UPF

filling (2996)[sugar

A filling mixture for pastries; the text is garbled and mentions sugar.
OK

vegetable oil (palm oil, palm kernel oil)

A vegetable oil blend using palm oil and palm kernel oil for cooking.
OK

wheat starch

Starch extracted from wheat grain, used as a thickener, filler, or texture modifier in foods.
UPF

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
UPF

emulsifier

A generic food additive that helps blend ingredients with different phases (oil and water); often an industrial or processed ingredient.
UPF

soy lecithin

Emulsifier derived from soy used to stabilize mixtures and improve texture in foods.
OK

sugar

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

high-oleic sunflower oil

A refined vegetable oil high in monounsaturated fats, commonly used for cooking and in processed foods.
OK

cocoa powder

Powdered cocoa used as a flavoring and colorant in baking and desserts.
OK

potassium carbonate

Common inorganic salt used as a food additive/ leavening aid; a basic ingredient for baking.
UPF

lecithin (soy)

Soy lecithin is a refined emulsifier extracted from soybeans, used to improve texture and mix ingredients. It is an extracted additive.
OK

salt

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

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Common questions about Cookies 'n' Cream

Is Cookies 'n' Cream ultra-processed?

Yes — Cookies 'n' Cream by Belmont is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA: refined oils (palm oil, palm kernel oil), glucose-fructose syrup (an industrially processed sugar syrup), and the pre-identified UPF additives flavouring, emulsifier, and emulsifier: lecithins (soya). These industrial formulations and additives classify the product as ultra-processed (UPF).

Which ingredients in Cookies 'n' Cream are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 5 ingredients in Cookies 'n' Cream as ultra-processed markers: filling (2996)[sugar, flavouring, emulsifier, soy lecithin, lecithin (soy). 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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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.