Yes — Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough is ultra-processed.
The product contains multiple ultra-processed ingredients according to NOVA, including pre-identified UPF ingredients glucose-fructose syrup and skimmed milk powder. It also includes polydextrose (industrial fiber), artificial sweeteners (erythritol, steviol glycosides), industrial emulsifiers (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, lecithins), stabilisers/thickeners (locust bean gum, guar gum), and added flavourings. These industrial additives and refined ingredients categorize it as an ultra-processed food.
Other puddings & desserts Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
Rice Pudding
Ambrosia
Not UPF
Natural coconut yog
the coconut collab
Not UPF
Rice Pudding
Ambrosia
Not UPF
Stockwell Rice Pudding
Stockwell
Not UPF
Pear Halves in refined fruit juice
Sainsbury's
Not UPF
Strawberry Mousse
Bonne Maman
Not UPF
Crème Caramel
Bonne Maman
Not UPF
Madagascan Vanilla Ice Cream
Morrisons,the Best
Not UPF
Rice Pudding
Belbake
Not UPF
Clementine Mousse
Bonne Maman
Not UPF
Yes — Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough by Halo Top is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains multiple ultra-processed ingredients according to NOVA, including pre-identified UPF ingredients glucose-fructose syrup and skimmed milk powder. It also includes polydextrose (industrial fiber), artificial sweeteners (erythritol, steviol glycosides), industrial emulsifiers (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, lecithins), stabilisers/thickeners (locust bean gum, guar gum), and added flavourings. These industrial additives and refined ingredients categorize it as an ultra-processed food.
Nomi flags one ingredient in Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough as an ultra-processed marker: glucose-fructose syrup. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.
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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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.