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Mixed Berries Oat Biscuits imp

Barcode 0061232200989

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Yes — Mixed Berries Oat Biscuits imp is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients/additives that fall under NOVA ultra-processed criteria: sustainable palm fruit oil (highly refined oil), partially inverted refiners syrup and Lyle’s golden syrup (industrially processed inverted sugar syrups), oligofructose dietary fibre (an extracted/isolated fibre additive), barley malt syrup (processed extract used as flavour/sweetener), citrus pectin (gelling/thickening agent), and natural flavouring (industrial flavour additive). Any one of these would be sufficient to classify it as UPF; together they clearly place it in the ultra-processed category.

Ingredients

5 ultra-processed markers

OK

wholegrain oats (66%)
UPF

palm fruit oil

Oil extracted from the fruits of oil palm; a highly processed vegetable oil used in cooking and processed foods.
OK

brown sugar

Unrefined or partially refined sugar with molasses giving a brown color and distinctive flavor; a basic sweetener.
UPF

partially inverted refiners syrup; lyles golden syrup

A processed sugar syrup produced by partial inversion of sucrose, often used as a sweetener.
OK

cranberries (3%) (cranberries, sugar, sunflower oil)
UPF

dietary fibre (oligofructose)

A soluble dietary fiber derived from inulin-type fructans, used as a prebiotic and fiber supplement. Extracted and isolated carbohydrate ingredient; commonly used in foods to boost fiber content.
UPF

barley malt syrup

A syrup produced from barley malt; a sweet, viscous liquid used as a sweetener and flavoring in baking and cooking.
OK

raspberry puree pieces (1%)(raspberry, apple juice concentrate, apple powder, citrus pectin)
OK

sodium bicarbonate

A basic leavening agent used in baking; reacts with acids to release carbon dioxide, helping dough rise. Commonly sold as baking soda.
OK

sea salt

A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
UPF

natural flavouring

A generic flavoring ingredient derived from natural sources used to impart aroma or taste; may include essential oils or extracts.

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Common questions about Mixed Berries Oat Biscuits imp

Is Mixed Berries Oat Biscuits imp ultra-processed?

Yes — Mixed Berries Oat Biscuits imp by Nairn'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 that fall under NOVA ultra-processed criteria: sustainable palm fruit oil (highly refined oil), partially inverted refiners syrup and Lyle’s golden syrup (industrially processed inverted sugar syrups), oligofructose dietary fibre (an extracted/isolated fibre additive), barley malt syrup (processed extract used as flavour/sweetener), citrus pectin (gelling/thickening agent), and natural flavouring (industrial flavour additive). Any one of these would be sufficient to classify it as UPF; together they clearly place it in the ultra-processed category.

Which ingredients in Mixed Berries Oat Biscuits imp are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 5 ingredients in Mixed Berries Oat Biscuits imp as ultra-processed markers: palm fruit oil, partially inverted refiners syrup; lyles golden syrup, dietary fibre (oligofructose), barley malt syrup, natural 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.