Mushroom Cocoa Powder

Barcode 5060882253364

Yes — Mushroom Cocoa Powder is ultra-processed.

Not a great choice for everyday; it contains several industrially processed ingredients.

This appears to be a cocoa-based powdered functional drink mix. It is classified as ultra-processed because it contains organic coconut milk powder, which is a pre-identified ultra-processed ingredient, and stevia, an artificial or isolated sweetener classified as ultra-processed. Acacia gum is an extracted additive used as a stabilizer or thickener, and the concentrated mushroom extracts and vitamin blend also indicate industrial formulation. The cacao, fruit, herbs, and mung bean themselves do not determine the classification.

Ingredients

6 ultra-processed markers

OK

organic cacao powder

A finely ground powder made from roasted cacao beans; rich in cocoa solids and used for baking or drinking chocolate.
UPF

organic tremella extract (tremella fuciformis)

Extract from tremella mushrooms used as a gelling or texturing agent; commonly used in desserts and beverages.
UPF

organic lion's mane extract (hericium erinaceus)

Extract from lion's mane mushroom used for flavor and potential health benefits.
UPF

organic reishi extract (ganoderma lingzhi)

A mushroom-derived extract from Ganoderma lingzhi (reishi) used as a natural supplement or functional ingredient.
UPF

organic coconut milk powder

Dehydrated milk substitute made from coconut milk; a processed coconut product used as a dairy-free ingredient.
UPF

organic medium-chain triglycerides (mct)

A fractionated coconut oil rich in medium-chain triglycerides used as a cooking fat or supplement base.
OK

acacia gum (gum arabic)

A natural hydrocolloid from acacia trees used as a thickener and stabilizer.
OK

vitamin b complex from natural sources (guava, spirulina, chlorella, yeast)

A complex of B vitamins derived from natural sources such as guava, spirulina, chlorella, and yeast cells.
OK

mango

A tropical stone fruit with a sweet to tart flavor, eaten ripe or used in dishes and desserts.
OK

sprouted mung bean

Germinated mung beans, often used in salads, stir-fries, or as a crunchy sprout with a mild, grassy flavor.
OK

lemon peel

Zest or dried rind used for flavoring and seasoning.
OK

holy basil leaf

Leaves of Ocimum tenuiflorum (holy basil), used fresh or dried for aromatic, peppery, clove-like notes in dishes and teas.
UPF

stevia

A natural sweetener derived from Stevia rebaudiana leaves, often used as a sugar substitute in foods and beverages.

Common questions about Mushroom Cocoa Powder

Is Mushroom Cocoa Powder ultra-processed?

Yes — Mushroom Cocoa Powder is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This appears to be a cocoa-based powdered functional drink mix. It is classified as ultra-processed because it contains organic coconut milk powder, which is a pre-identified ultra-processed ingredient, and stevia, an artificial or isolated sweetener classified as ultra-processed. Acacia gum is an extracted additive used as a stabilizer or thickener, and the concentrated mushroom extracts and vitamin blend also indicate industrial formulation. The cacao, fruit, herbs, and mung bean themselves do not determine the classification.

Which ingredients in Mushroom Cocoa Powder are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 6 ingredients in Mushroom Cocoa Powder as ultra-processed markers: organic tremella extract (tremella fuciformis), organic lion's mane extract (hericium erinaceus), organic reishi extract (ganoderma lingzhi), organic coconut milk powder, organic medium-chain triglycerides (mct), stevia. 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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.