By sainsbury's

Nice biscits

Barcode 00430234

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Yes — Nice biscits is ultra-processed.

Contains multiple ultra-processed ingredients/additives including palm oil (pre-identified UPF ingredient), glucose syrup (industrially refined sugar syrup), flavouring (industrial flavouring agents), and emulsifier mono- and diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids. Presence of any such ingredients classifies the product as ultra-processed under NOVA.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

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.
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.
OK

desiccated coconut (6%)
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 bicarbonate
OK

sodium bicarbonate; sea salt
UPF

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
OK

emulsifier: mono - and diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono - and diglycerides of fatty acids. allergy advice: contains gluten. also
OK

not suitable for customers with an allergy to milk due to manufacturing methods

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Common questions about Nice biscits

Is Nice biscits ultra-processed?

Yes — Nice biscits by By sainsbury's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Contains multiple ultra-processed ingredients/additives including palm oil (pre-identified UPF ingredient), glucose syrup (industrially refined sugar syrup), flavouring (industrial flavouring agents), and emulsifier mono- and diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids. Presence of any such ingredients classifies the product as ultra-processed under NOVA.

Which ingredients in Nice biscits are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Nice biscits as ultra-processed markers: palm oil, glucose syrup, flavouring. 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.