Usn

High Protein Cookie Salted Caramel

Barcode 6009544928508

Yes — High Protein Cookie Salted Caramel is ultra-processed.

The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA, including emulsifier (soya lecithin) and flavouring/flavoring. These are industrial additives not used in home cooking and therefore classify the product as ultra-processed. The presence of dark chocolate chips with emulsifier and flavouring further supports the UPF classification.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

brown sugar

Unrefined or partially refined sugar with molasses giving a brown color and distinctive flavor; a basic sweetener.
OK

wheat flour

Finely ground cereal flour from wheat; a fundamental baking ingredient.
OK

vegetable glycerine

A clear, viscous humectant derived from vegetable fats; commonly used as a sweetener or moisture-retaining ingredient.
OK

dark chocolate chips (9% cocoa mass)

Dark chocolate chips containing ~9% cocoa mass; typically used as a confectionery ingredient.
OK

sugar

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

Emulsifier (Soya Lecithin)

Soya lecithin is a natural emulsifier derived from soybeans, used to improve the texture and shelf life of food products.
UPF

flavouring

Flavoring agents used to impart taste; typically additives or extracts in foods.
OK

glutamine peptide (wheat)

A peptide supplement derived from wheat containing glutamine; used as a nutrient or supplement. May contain wheat protein; assess for gluten content.
OK

olive oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from olives, used for cooking, dressing, and flavor.
OK

coconut oil

Oil pressed from mature coconuts, used for cooking and baking.
OK

inulin (chicory)

Inulin from chicory root; a dietary fiber used as a prebiotic and thickener in foods.
OK

raising agents (sodium bicarbonate, cream of tartar)

Baking additives used as leavening agents; simple inorganic compound (sodium bicarbonate) and organic salt (cream of tartar) for baking.
UPF

flavouring

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

salt

A basic mineral salt used for seasoning and preservation.

Common questions about High Protein Cookie Salted Caramel

Is High Protein Cookie Salted Caramel ultra-processed?

Yes — High Protein Cookie Salted Caramel by Usn is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA, including emulsifier (soya lecithin) and flavouring/flavoring. These are industrial additives not used in home cooking and therefore classify the product as ultra-processed. The presence of dark chocolate chips with emulsifier and flavouring further supports the UPF classification.

Which ingredients in High Protein Cookie Salted Caramel are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in High Protein Cookie Salted Caramel as ultra-processed markers: Emulsifier (Soya Lecithin), flavouring, flavouring. 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.