Sainsbury's

Malted milk biscuits

Barcode 00330954

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Yes — Malted milk biscuits is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients/additives: palm oil (a highly processed refined oil), barley malt extract (industrially processed flavor enhancer), glucose syrup (industrially extracted refined sugar syrup), and flavourings (industrial flavor additives). Under NOVA, the presence of these ingredients makes the product a UPF.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

fortified wheat flour

Wheat flour fortified with vitamins and minerals (e.g., iron, niacin, thiamin, calcium carbonate).
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.
OK

sugar

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

barley malt extract

Concentrated extract derived from barley malt, used as a sweetener or flavoring; common in brewing and baking. It is a processed, concentrated form.
OK

whole cows' _milk_ powder
UPF

glucose syrup

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

raising agents: ammonium hydrogen carbonate
OK

sodium hydrogen carbonate; sea salt
UPF

flavourings

Flavourings are additives that are used to enhance or impart flavor to food products. They are considered ultra-processed as they are synthetic or natural substances that are typically extracted, isolated, or synthesized for their flavor properties.

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Common questions about Malted milk biscuits

Is Malted milk biscuits ultra-processed?

Yes — Malted milk biscuits by Sainsbury's 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: palm oil (a highly processed refined oil), barley malt extract (industrially processed flavor enhancer), glucose syrup (industrially extracted refined sugar syrup), and flavourings (industrial flavor additives). Under NOVA, the presence of these ingredients makes the product a UPF.

Which ingredients in Malted milk biscuits are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Malted milk biscuits as ultra-processed markers: palm oil, barley malt extract, glucose syrup, flavourings. 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.