M&S, Marks & Spencer

Biscuits Pur Beurre

Barcode 00423069

Scanned 16 times by Nomi users

Yes — Biscuits Pur Beurre is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and flavorings: E450 (diphosphates – acidity regulator/raising agent produced industrially), E503 (ammonium carbonates – industrial leavening agent), and generic “arôme” (added flavouring). The presence of added flavouring in particular is a hallmark of NOVA ultra-processed foods, as it is an extracted/engineered additive used to modify sensory properties rather than a basic culinary ingredient.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

farine de _blé_ contient _gluten_ (avec farine de _blé_, carbonate de calcium, fer)
OK

niacin

Vitamin B3 (niacin) used as a dietary supplement or fortifying ingredient.
OK

thiamine (vitamin b1)

Essential water-soluble vitamin used as a dietary supplement or food fortifier; commonly added in small amounts to cereals, bread, and fortified foods.
OK

beurre (_lait_) (26%)
OK

sugar

A basic, single-ingredient sweetener derived from sugarcane or sugar beet.
OK

corn starch

Fine white starch extracted from corn used as a thickener. Not an ultra-processed ingredient.
OK

salt

A mineral compound used as a seasoning and preservative; is a fundamental food ingredient.
OK

poudre à lever: bicarbonate de soude
OK

e450
OK

e503
UPF

aroma/flavoring

Flavoring agent used to impart or enhance taste; can be natural or artificial.

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Common questions about Biscuits Pur Beurre

Is Biscuits Pur Beurre ultra-processed?

Yes — Biscuits Pur Beurre by M&S, Marks & Spencer is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and flavorings: E450 (diphosphates – acidity regulator/raising agent produced industrially), E503 (ammonium carbonates – industrial leavening agent), and generic “arôme” (added flavouring). The presence of added flavouring in particular is a hallmark of NOVA ultra-processed foods, as it is an extracted/engineered additive used to modify sensory properties rather than a basic culinary ingredient.

Which ingredients in Biscuits Pur Beurre are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Biscuits Pur Beurre as an ultra-processed marker: aroma/flavoring. 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.