By Sainsbury's

Wholewheat biscuits

Barcode 00130530

Scanned 137 times by Nomi users

Yes — Wholewheat biscuits is ultra-processed.

Contains malted barley extract, an industrially processed flavor enhancer, which makes the product ultra-processed according to NOVA. Other ingredients like sugar, salt, and fortified vitamins/minerals do not change this classification.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

british wholegrain wheat

A basic cereal grain ingredient representing wholegrain wheat likely used as a primary component in flours or bakery products; not an added processing ingredient.
UPF

malted barley extract

A concentrated extract from malted barley, used as a brewing adjunct or flavoring. It may be used in foods and drinks for sweetness or malt flavor.
OK

sugar

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

salt

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

niacin (vitamin b3)

A water-soluble vitamin used as a nutrient and often added to foods as a fortifying vitamin.
OK

iron

Essential mineral used as a nutrient or fortifying ingredient in foods.
OK

riboflavin (vitamin b2)

A vitamin used for fortification or nutrition enrichment; a nutrient rather than a separate food item.
OK

thiamin (vitamin b1)

A vitamin used for fortification or nutrition enrichment; a nutrient rather than a separate food item.
OK

folic acid

A B-vitamin (B9) important for DNA synthesis and red blood cell formation; commonly added to fortified foods and supplements.

Healthier alternatives

Reviewed by Nomi

Similar products that aren't ultra-processed — swap and keep the flavour.

Not Ultra-Processed

Nestle Shredded wheat 24pk

Nestlé

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Common questions about Wholewheat biscuits

Is Wholewheat biscuits ultra-processed?

Yes — Wholewheat biscuits by By Sainsbury's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Contains malted barley extract, an industrially processed flavor enhancer, which makes the product ultra-processed according to NOVA. Other ingredients like sugar, salt, and fortified vitamins/minerals do not change this classification.

Which ingredients in Wholewheat biscuits are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Wholewheat biscuits as an ultra-processed marker: malted barley extract. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Wholewheat biscuits?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Nestle Shredded wheat 24pk by Nestlé. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.