Ben & Jerry's

Cookies on Cookie Dough

Barcode 8711327626386

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Yes — Cookies on Cookie Dough is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list contains industrial additives and processed ingredients used for texture and structure: glucose syrup (partly refined starchy, an industrial sugar syrup), guar gum (E412), locust bean gum (E410), and lecithins (E322). These additives and refined syrups indicate an ultra-processed product under NOVA.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

boiled water

Plain water that has been boiled; a basic culinary ingredient used for hydration, cooking, or beverage preparation.
OK

sugar

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

glucose syrup partly refined starchy
OK

oat bran

A high-fiber cereal ingredient made from the outer layer of oats.
OK

coconut oil

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

wheat germ
OK

wheat whole
OK

soy bean oil
OK

rapeseed oil

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

brown sugar

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

corn starch

A refined starch extracted from corn, used as a thickening agent in foods.
OK

cocoa powder

Powdered product derived from roasted cocoa beans, typically unsweetened and used for flavoring and color in baking and desserts.
UPF

pea protein

Protein derived from yellow peas, often sold as powder or isolate for texturizing and fortification.
OK

broad bean fava bean
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.
OK

guar gum e412
OK

locust bean gum e410
UPF

lecithins (e322)

Emulsifier derived from plant or animal sources, used to improve texture and shelf life in foods.
OK

vanilla extract

A traditional culinary extract derived from vanilla beans, used to impart vanilla flavor in foods and beverages.
OK

molasses

A thick, dark syrup produced during sugar refining, rich in flavor and used in baking and cooking.
OK

sodium carbonates (e500)

Baking soda/sodium carbonate, a basic leavening agent used to raise dough and adjust acidity.

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Common questions about Cookies on Cookie Dough

Is Cookies on Cookie Dough ultra-processed?

Yes — Cookies on Cookie Dough by Ben & Jerry's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list contains industrial additives and processed ingredients used for texture and structure: glucose syrup (partly refined starchy, an industrial sugar syrup), guar gum (E412), locust bean gum (E410), and lecithins (E322). These additives and refined syrups indicate an ultra-processed product under NOVA.

Which ingredients in Cookies on Cookie Dough are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Cookies on Cookie Dough as ultra-processed markers: pea protein, lecithins (e322). 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.