BAKE by ASDA

Cocoa Powder

Barcode 5063089323922

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No — Cocoa Powder is not ultra-processed.

Great choice! Made with a simple cocoa ingredient and basic processing aid.

Cocoa powder is a minimally processed single-ingredient food. Potassium carbonate is a basic acidity regulator and does not make the product ultra-processed. The certification statement is not an ingredient and does not affect the classification.

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Common questions about Cocoa Powder

Is Cocoa Powder ultra-processed?

No — Cocoa Powder by BAKE by ASDA is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Cocoa powder is a minimally processed single-ingredient food. Potassium carbonate is a basic acidity regulator and does not make the product ultra-processed. The certification statement is not an ingredient and does not affect the classification.

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.