Sainsbury's

Digestives

Barcode 00448383

Scanned 16 times by Nomi users

Yes — Digestives is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains industrially processed ingredients and additives, specifically palm oil and partially inverted sugar syrup, which are pre-identified UPF ingredients. Other ingredients such as refined sugar and dried skimmed milk powder also indicate industrial processing beyond basic culinary use.

Ingredients

2 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

wholemeal wheat flour

A coarse, whole-grain flour ground from the entire wheat kernel, used as a basic baking ingredient.
OK

sugar

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

rapeseed oil

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

dried skimmed cows' milk powder
UPF

partially inverted sugar syrup

A syrup in which sucrose has been partially inverted into glucose and fructose; produced via acid or enzymatic treatment; used as a sweetener and humectant in foods; typically industrially processed.
OK

sodium hydrogen carbonate (baking soda)

A basic leavening agent used in baking to produce carbon dioxide and lift doughs; common and widely used in households and industry.
OK

ammonium bicarbonate; salt

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Common questions about Digestives

Is Digestives ultra-processed?

Yes — Digestives by Sainsbury's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains industrially processed ingredients and additives, specifically palm oil and partially inverted sugar syrup, which are pre-identified UPF ingredients. Other ingredients such as refined sugar and dried skimmed milk powder also indicate industrial processing beyond basic culinary use.

Which ingredients in Digestives are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Digestives as ultra-processed markers: palm oil, partially inverted sugar syrup. 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.