Simmers

Abernethy Biscuits

Barcode 0011732007960

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Yes — Abernethy Biscuits is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients/additives, including dextrose (an isolated refined sugar), partially inverted refiners syrup and Lyle’s golden syrup (industrially processed inverted sugar syrups), sustainable palm oil (highly refined oil), and natural flavouring. Any one of these would be sufficient to classify it as UPF under NOVA; together they clearly make it an ultra-processed product.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

wheat flour (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin). sugar
OK

palm oil

Palm oil derived from the fruit of oil palms, a common edible oil used in cooking and processed foods.
OK

rapeseed oil

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

raising agents (ammonium bicarbonate, sodium bicarbonate, sodium dihydrogen phosphate). partially inverted refiners syrup; lyles golden syrup
OK

salt

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

dextrose

A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.
OK

natural flavouring (milk)

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Common questions about Abernethy Biscuits

Is Abernethy Biscuits ultra-processed?

Yes — Abernethy Biscuits by Simmers is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients/additives, including dextrose (an isolated refined sugar), partially inverted refiners syrup and Lyle’s golden syrup (industrially processed inverted sugar syrups), sustainable palm oil (highly refined oil), and natural flavouring. Any one of these would be sufficient to classify it as UPF under NOVA; together they clearly make it an ultra-processed product.

Which ingredients in Abernethy Biscuits are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Abernethy Biscuits as an ultra-processed marker: dextrose. 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.