Tesco

Free From Chocolate Chip Cookie Dairy Free

Barcode 5054775347322

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Yes — Free From Chocolate Chip Cookie Dairy Free is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes several industrial additives and processed ingredients such as palm oil, emulsifiers (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, soya lecithins), stabiliser (xanthan gum), flavouring, golden syrup, and vegetable margarine. These additives and refined ingredients are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

5 ultra-processed markers

OK

cookies made with gluten free at flour and ingredients continued flavouring. vegetable tapioca starch with dairy free plain chocolate chips. margarine contains: palm
OK

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
OK

water

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

salt

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

emulsifier (mono - and di-glycerides of fatty acids). allergy advice for allergens
OK

see ingredients in bold. also
OK

may contain nuts. ingredients oat flour
OK

sugar

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

dairy free plain chocolate (13%)
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

vegetable margarine
OK

tapioca starch

Starch extracted from cassava (tapioca root), used as a thickener and binder.
OK

rice flour

A finely milled flour from milled rice, commonly used as a gluten-free thickener or flour substitute in baking and cooking.
UPF

golden syrup

A traditional light amber syrup made from hydrolyzed starch, used as a sweetener.
OK

raising agents (sodium bicarbonate, ammonium bicarbonate)

Leavening agents used to make dough rise; typical food additives in baking.
UPF

stabiliser (xanthan gum)

Xanthan gum, a thickening agent used as a stabiliser.
UPF

flavouring

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

salt. dairy free plain chocolate contains: sugar
OK

cocoa mass

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

cocoa butter

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

soy lecithin

An emulsifier derived from soybeans used to stabilize mixtures and improve texture in foods.
OK

free from gluten
OK

wheat

A staple cereal grain used in foods; a basic ingredient in flour, bread, and many products.
OK

milk. suitable for vegetarians

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Common questions about Free From Chocolate Chip Cookie Dairy Free

Is Free From Chocolate Chip Cookie Dairy Free ultra-processed?

Yes — Free From Chocolate Chip Cookie Dairy Free by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes several industrial additives and processed ingredients such as palm oil, emulsifiers (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, soya lecithins), stabiliser (xanthan gum), flavouring, golden syrup, and vegetable margarine. These additives and refined ingredients are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Free From Chocolate Chip Cookie Dairy Free are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 5 ingredients in Free From Chocolate Chip Cookie Dairy Free as ultra-processed markers: palm oil, golden syrup, stabiliser (xanthan gum), flavouring, soy lecithin. 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.