Is Sainsbury's Cocoa ultra-processed?

250g Cocoa powders Sold in the United Kingdom and France

It's processed, but not ultra-processed

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Less processed isn't automatically healthier, so compare the labels for what matters to you, such as sugar or salt.

Ultra-processing Processing signs are highlighted

Cocoa Powder, Potassium Carbonate, Contains, Cocoa butter (processing marker) 20%

Additives: E501 Potassium carbonates , E501i Potassium carbonate

As written on the pack

Cocoa Powder, Acidity Regulator: Potassium Carbonate. Contains: Cocoa butter 20% minimum.

Kitchen staples like sugar, salt and oil. On their own they make a food processed, not ultra-processed.

Vegetable fat Vegetable fats are oils that are solid at room temperature, such as palm or coconut fat.

From least to most processed, this one ranks 46th. 25% of the cocoa powders here are ultra-processed.

Ranked by NOVA group, then by the number of ultra-processing signs, additives and ingredients. Our ordering, not part of NOVA.

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General information, not medical or dietary advice. Check the pack if you have an allergy.