Belmont Biscuits

Milk Chocolate Cookies

Barcode 4088600184234

Yes — Milk Chocolate Cookies is ultra-processed.

This product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives. These include palm oil and palm fat (highly refined oils), partially inverted sugar syrup and glucose syrup (industrially processed sugars), emulsifiers such as lecithins (soya) and added emulsifier, flavouring, and diphosphates as a raising agent. The presence of these extracted, refined, and industrially formulated components makes the cookies ultra-processed under the NOVA classification.

Ingredients

7 ultra-processed markers

OK

wheat flour

A basic flour ground from wheat, often enriched with added minerals and vitamins.
OK

milk chocolate chunks (26%) [sugar
OK

cocoa mass

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

whole milk powder

Whole milk powder is made by evaporating milk to dryness. It is a convenient form of milk that can be reconstituted with water. It is used in baking, confectionery, and as a milk substitute in various recipes.
OK

cocoa butter

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

whey powder

Dairy-derived protein powder from whey, commonly used in supplements and baked goods.
OK

vegetable fats in varying proportions (shea fat, sal fat, palm, mango)
OK

emulsifier: lecithins (soya)]
UPF

palm oil

A widely used edible oil pressed from the fruit of oil palms; a basic culinary oil but highly processed in many commercial products.
OK

sugar

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

oatmeal

A whole-grain ingredient made from oats; typically milled or rolled oats used as a basic cereal or ingredient in dishes.
UPF

partially inverted sugar syrup

A syrup in which sucrose has been partially inverted into glucose and fructose; produced via acid or enzymatic treatment; used as a sweetener and humectant in foods; typically industrially processed.
OK

desiccated coconut

Finely shredded dried coconut meat with a mild, sweet coconut flavor commonly used in baking and confectionery.
UPF

glucose syrup

A processed syrup made from starch (usually corn) consisting mainly of glucose; commonly used as a sweetener and thickener.
OK

molasses

A thick, dark syrup produced during sugar refining, rich in flavor and used in baking and cooking.
OK

raising agents - ammonium carbonate

Leavening agent used in baking; historically ammonium carbonate is used in some crackers and cookies. Can release ammonia and CO2 when heated.
OK

sodium carbonate

Inorganic salt used as a leavening agent or acidity regulator; a basic culinary ingredient.
UPF

diphosphates

A class of phosphate salts used as food additives (e.g., leavening agents, sequestrants, or stabilizers) in processed foods.
OK

salt

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

flavouring

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

milk chocolate chunks contains cocoa solids 25% minimum
OK

milk solids

Dried or concentrated dairy solids derived from milk used to add milk flavor and protein; commonly found in dairy products and fortified foods.

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Common questions about Milk Chocolate Cookies

Is Milk Chocolate Cookies ultra-processed?

Yes — Milk Chocolate Cookies by Belmont Biscuits is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives. These include palm oil and palm fat (highly refined oils), partially inverted sugar syrup and glucose syrup (industrially processed sugars), emulsifiers such as lecithins (soya) and added emulsifier, flavouring, and diphosphates as a raising agent. The presence of these extracted, refined, and industrially formulated components makes the cookies ultra-processed under the NOVA classification.

Which ingredients in Milk Chocolate Cookies are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 7 ingredients in Milk Chocolate Cookies as ultra-processed markers: palm oil, partially inverted sugar syrup, glucose syrup, diphosphates, emulsifier, soy lecithin, flavouring. 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.