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5 Double Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Barcode 5000128629744

Yes — 5 Double Chocolate Chunk Cookies is ultra-processed.

This product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and highly processed ingredients, including flavouring, maltodextrin, invert sugar syrup, lecithin emulsifier, and mono- and diglycerides, which are characteristic of ultra-processed foods under the NOVA classification.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

ingredients fortified wheat flour (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, iro niacin)
OK

thiamine

A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B1) used as a nutrient and fortification additive.
OK

sugar

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

vegetable (palm, rapeseed)
OK

coconut

A tropical fruit from the coconut palm; the edible white meat (copra) and liquid inside are commonly consumed in various forms (fresh, dried, milk, oil).
OK

dark chocolate (9%) (sugar, cocoa mass)
OK

cocoa butter

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

emulsifier (lecithins (soya))
UPF

flavouring

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

milk chocolate (9%) (sugar, cocoa butter, cocoa mass, whole milk powder)
OK

vegetarian whey powder (milk)

Whey powder derived from milk, a powdered dairy ingredient used for fortification or as a protein supplement.
OK

fat-reduced cocoa powder

Cocoa powder with reduced fat content, produced by removing part of the fat from cocoa beans. Used to provide chocolate flavor with less fat.
OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
UPF

maltodextrin

A white powder made from starch that has been partially hydrolyzed; used as a thickener or filler and widely used as a food additive.
UPF

invert sugar syrup

A refined sugar syrup produced by hydrolyzing sucrose into glucose and fructose; a processed sweetener often used in foods.
OK

molasses

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

sodium hydrogen carbonate (raising agent)

Common leavening agent used to make dough rise; also known as baking soda.
OK

emulsifier (mono - and diglycerides of)

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Common questions about 5 Double Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Is 5 Double Chocolate Chunk Cookies ultra-processed?

Yes — 5 Double Chocolate Chunk Cookies by Co-op is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and highly processed ingredients, including flavouring, maltodextrin, invert sugar syrup, lecithin emulsifier, and mono- and diglycerides, which are characteristic of ultra-processed foods under the NOVA classification.

Which ingredients in 5 Double Chocolate Chunk Cookies are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in 5 Double Chocolate Chunk Cookies as ultra-processed markers: flavouring, maltodextrin, invert sugar syrup. 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.