Kind Chocolate Chip Cashew

Kind

Barcode 5000159553278

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Yes — Kind is ultra-processed.

The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA: fructo-oligosaccharide (an industrially processed fiber/sweetener), glucose syrup (an industrially refined sugar syrup), emulsifier (soya lecithin), and natural flavouring. Any presence of such additives makes the overall product ultra-processed.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

cashews

Cashews are a whole, edible seed of the cashew tree, commonly used as a snack or ingredient in recipes.
OK

peanuts

A legume commonly eaten roasted or ground into peanut butter; a common basic ingredient in foods.
OK

almonds

Edible seeds of the Prunus dulcis tree; mildly sweet, versatile in sweet and savory dishes, rich in healthy fats, protein, and micronutrients.
UPF

fructo-oligosaccharide (fos)

Fructo-oligosaccharide is a short-chain carbohydrate used as a prebiotic fiber and food ingredient.
OK

honey

A natural sweet viscous liquid produced by bees from floral nectar; widely used as a sweetener in foods.
UPF

glucose syrup

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

chocolate chip pieces (sugar, cocoa mass, cocoa butter, emulsifier soya lecithin, natural flavouring)
OK

cocoa mass

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

sea salt

A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
OK

natural flavouring. (may contain: milk, other nuts). may contain nut shell fragments or stalks. gb kind snacks uk ltd
OK

p.o. box 71086
OK

london
OK

se1p 5hu
OK

get in touch at kindsnacks ie kind int. ltd
OK

box 3856
OK

dublin 4
OK

get in touch at kindsnacks.ie see front of pack k

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Common questions about Kind

Is Kind ultra-processed?

Yes — Kind by Kind Chocolate Chip Cashew is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA: fructo-oligosaccharide (an industrially processed fiber/sweetener), glucose syrup (an industrially refined sugar syrup), emulsifier (soya lecithin), and natural flavouring. Any presence of such additives makes the overall product ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in Kind are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Kind as ultra-processed markers: fructo-oligosaccharide (fos), glucose 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.