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CHOCOLATE FUDGE BROWNIES by Harvest Morn
Harvest Morn

CHOCOLATE FUDGE BROWNIES

Barcode 4088600188850
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Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — CHOCOLATE FUDGE BROWNIES is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives such as humectant: glycerol, fructose, palm oil, glucose syrup, raising agents: diphosphates, thickeners: xanthan gum, and added flavouring, along with multiple emulsifiers (polyglycerol polyricinoleate, sunflower/soya lecithin, mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids) and palm fat. These are typical markers of ultra-processed foods in the NOVA classification.

Ingredients

6 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    wheat flour
    Finely ground cereal flour from wheat; a fundamental baking ingredient.
  • OK
    fructo-oligosaccharides
  • OK
    chocolate chunks (11%) (sugar, cocoa mass, cocoa butter, emulsifiers: polyglycerol polyricinoleate, sunflower lecithin; flavouring)
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • UPF
    glycerol (glycerin)
    A sugar alcohol used as a humectant, solvent, and sweetener in foods; often added to retain moisture.
  • OK
    wheat fibre
    A plant-derived dietary fiber from wheat, used as a bulking agent or texturizer in foods.
  • OK
    fructose
    A simple sugar derived from fruit and honey; a monosaccharide commonly used as a sweetener.
  • OK
    chocolate flavour drizzle (2%) (sugar, palm fat, water, fat reduced cocoa powder, emulsifiers: soya lecithin, polyglycerol polyricinoleate, flavouring)
  • 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
    egg white
    Proteine-rich clear part of an egg, separated from the yolk. Commonly used as a low-fat protein source in cooking and baking.
  • OK
    cocoa powder
    Powdered product derived from roasted cocoa beans, typically unsweetened and used for flavoring and color in baking and desserts.
  • UPF
    glucose syrup
    A processed syrup made from starch (usually corn) consisting mainly of glucose; commonly used as a sweetener and thickener.
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • 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.
  • UPF
    diphosphate salts used as leavening agents
    Food additive(s) used to produce leavening in baked goods (industrially prepared).
  • OK
    ammonium carbonate
    A leavening agent historically used in baked goods; releases ammonia and carbon dioxide when heated, producing a light texture.
  • OK
    sodium carbonate
    Inorganic salt used as a leavening agent or acidity regulator; a basic culinary ingredient.
  • OK
    wheat gluten
    Gluten from wheat; a protein complex used as a food ingredient to provide elasticity and structure in doughs and meat substitutes (e.g., seitan).
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    emulsifiers: mono - and diglycerides of fatty acids
  • UPF
    xanthan gum
    A polysaccharide thickener derived from fermentation of sugars; widely used as a food additive.
  • OK
    locust bean gum
  • UPF
    flavouring
    A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.

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Common questions about CHOCOLATE FUDGE BROWNIES

Is CHOCOLATE FUDGE BROWNIES ultra-processed?

Yes — CHOCOLATE FUDGE BROWNIES by Harvest Morn is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives such as humectant: glycerol, fructose, palm oil, glucose syrup, raising agents: diphosphates, thickeners: xanthan gum, and added flavouring, along with multiple emulsifiers (polyglycerol polyricinoleate, sunflower/soya lecithin, mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids) and palm fat. These are typical markers of ultra-processed foods in the NOVA classification.

Which ingredients in CHOCOLATE FUDGE BROWNIES are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 6 ingredients in CHOCOLATE FUDGE BROWNIES as ultra-processed markers: glycerol (glycerin), palm oil, glucose syrup, diphosphate salts used as leavening agents, xanthan gum, 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.

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