Sainsburys

Fig Roll Biscuits

Barcode 00080538

Scanned 13 times by Nomi users

Yes — Fig Roll Biscuits is ultra-processed.

The product contains multiple ultra-processed ingredients according to NOVA, including palm oil (a highly refined oil), glucose syrup (an industrially extracted sugar syrup), partially inverted refiners syrup (an industrially processed inverted sugar), and whey powder (an industrial dairy fraction). These additives and refined ingredients classify the product as ultra-processed.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

fig (32%)
OK

fortified wheat flour

Flour that has had minerals and vitamins added (calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin) to enhance nutrition; used as a baking base and staple ingredient.
OK

sugar

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

palm oil

A widely used edible oil pressed from the fruit of oil palms; a basic culinary oil but highly processed in many commercial products.
UPF

glucose syrup

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

partially inverted refiners syrup

A refined syrup produced by partial inversion of sucrose, often used as a sweetener; it is an industrially processed syrup.
UPF

whey powder (cow's milk)

Dairy-derived protein powder produced by separating whey from milk; often used as a protein supplement or food ingredient; processed isolate.
OK

salt

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

sodium hydrogen carbonate (baking soda)

A basic leavening agent used in baking to produce carbon dioxide and lift doughs; common and widely used in households and industry.
OK

ammonium bicarbonate; acidity regulator: citric acid. supports allergy advice: for allergens
OK

including cereals containing gluten
OK

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Common questions about Fig Roll Biscuits

Is Fig Roll Biscuits ultra-processed?

Yes — Fig Roll Biscuits by Sainsburys is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains multiple ultra-processed ingredients according to NOVA, including palm oil (a highly refined oil), glucose syrup (an industrially extracted sugar syrup), partially inverted refiners syrup (an industrially processed inverted sugar), and whey powder (an industrial dairy fraction). These additives and refined ingredients classify the product as ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in Fig Roll Biscuits are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Fig Roll Biscuits as ultra-processed markers: palm oil, glucose syrup, partially inverted refiners syrup, whey powder (cow's milk). 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.