Ben & Jerry's

Bookies & Cream Peaces

Barcode 8721274802214

Yes — Bookies & Cream Peaces is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) according to NOVA because the ingredient list includes several industrial additives and processed ingredients: glucose syrup (industrially extracted sugar syrup), emulsifier (soy lecithin), stabilisers (guar gum, locust bean gum), and natural vanilla flavouring. These additives and refined ingredients indicate industrial formulation beyond basic culinary processing, so the overall product is UPF.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

reconstituted skimmed milk

Dried skim milk rehydrated to approximate liquid skim milk used as a dairy ingredient.
OK

sugar

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

coconut fat

Fat sourced from coconuts, commonly used as a cooking oil or fat in various preparations.
OK

cream (milk) (8%)
OK

flours (wheat, whole wheat)
OK

vegetable oils (soybean, sunflower)
OK

whole milk powder

Whole milk powder is made by evaporating milk to dryness. It is a convenient form of milk that can be reconstituted with water. It is used in baking, confectionery, and as a milk substitute in various recipes.
OK

Skimmed Milk Powder

Skimmed milk powder is made by removing water from pasteurized skim milk.
UPF

glucose syrup

A processed syrup made from starch (usually corn) consisting mainly of glucose; commonly used as a sweetener and thickener.
OK

cocoa powder

A fine powder made from roasted cacao beans, used to impart rich chocolate flavor and color in foods.
OK

egg yolk

The yellow portion of a chicken egg, rich in fats and proteins, used to enrich sauces, custards, and baked goods.
OK

butter (milk)

A dairy fat product made from churning cream; commonly used in cooking and baking.
OK

corn starch

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

fat-reduced cocoa powder (0.3%)
OK

emulsifier (soy lecithin)
OK

cocoa mass

Ground or melted cocoa beans; pure cocoa solids used for chocolate making.
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
OK

stabilisers (guar gum, locust bean gum)

A group of hydrocolloid stabilisers used to improve texture and prevent separation in foods. Contains guar gum and locust bean gum.
OK

whole egg powder
OK

wheat starch

Starch extracted from wheat grain, used as a thickener, filler, or texture modifier in foods.
OK

raising agents (sodium carbonates)
OK

natural vanilla flavouring. may contain: barley
OK

oat

A whole grain cereal used as a basic, minimally processed ingredient in cereals, baking, and foods.
OK

almond
OK

hazelnut

A single-nut, edible seed from Corylus avellana, used raw or roasted.
OK

pistachio and mustard

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Common questions about Bookies & Cream Peaces

Is Bookies & Cream Peaces ultra-processed?

Yes — Bookies & Cream Peaces by Ben & Jerry's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) according to NOVA because the ingredient list includes several industrial additives and processed ingredients: glucose syrup (industrially extracted sugar syrup), emulsifier (soy lecithin), stabilisers (guar gum, locust bean gum), and natural vanilla flavouring. These additives and refined ingredients indicate industrial formulation beyond basic culinary processing, so the overall product is UPF.

Which ingredients in Bookies & Cream Peaces are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Bookies & Cream Peaces as an ultra-processed marker: glucose syrup. 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.