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Chocolate Chip cashew by Kind
Kind

Chocolate Chip cashew

Barcode 5000159558396
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Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Chocolate Chip cashew is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients/additives. These include glucose syrup (an industrially extracted refined sugar), fructo-oligosaccharide (an isolated industrial fiber/sweetener), emulsifier soya lecithin, and natural flavouring. Additionally, dark chocolate chip pieces include emulsifier and natural flavouring, both hallmark UPF additives. Because at least one (and in this case several) UPF ingredients are present, the overall product is classified as ultra-processed according to NOVA.

Ingredients

4 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.
  • UPF
    dark chocolate chip pieces (sugar, cocoa mass, cocoa butter, emulsifier soya lecithin, natural flavouring)
    Dark chocolate chips produced with sugar, cocoa mass and butter, plus an emulsifier and natural flavouring; a processed confectionery ingredient often used in baking.
  • 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.
  • UPF
    natural flavouring
    A generic flavoring ingredient derived from natural sources used to impart aroma or taste; may include essential oils or extracts.

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Common questions about Chocolate Chip cashew

Is Chocolate Chip cashew ultra-processed?

Yes — Chocolate Chip cashew by Kind is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients/additives. These include glucose syrup (an industrially extracted refined sugar), fructo-oligosaccharide (an isolated industrial fiber/sweetener), emulsifier soya lecithin, and natural flavouring. Additionally, dark chocolate chip pieces include emulsifier and natural flavouring, both hallmark UPF additives. Because at least one (and in this case several) UPF ingredients are present, the overall product is classified as ultra-processed according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in Chocolate Chip cashew are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Chocolate Chip cashew as ultra-processed markers: fructo-oligosaccharide (fos), glucose syrup, dark chocolate chip pieces (sugar, cocoa mass, cocoa butter, emulsifier soya lecithin, natural flavouring), natural flavouring. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Chocolate Chip cashew?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Cashew Cookie Raw Fruit & Nut WholefoodBars by Nakd, Fruit and Nutbar by Eat Natural, Cashew Crush Raw Fruit & Nut Bars by Alesto. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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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