Nairn's

Dark Chocolate Chip Oat Biscuits

Barcode 0061232202556

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Yes — Dark Chocolate Chip Oat Biscuits is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredients include several industrial additives and refined ingredients: emulsifier (soya lecithin), natural flavourings, sustainable palm fruit oil (a highly refined oil), partially inverted refiners syrup (an industrial sugar syrup), oligofructose (isolated dietary fibre), and barley malt syrup (industrial flavour enhancer). These go beyond basic culinary ingredients per NOVA criteria.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

wholegrain oats (59%)
OK

dark chocolate chips (9%) (sugar, cocoa mass, cocoa butter, emulsifier: soya lecithin, natural vanilla flavouring)
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.
OK

dark chocolate powder (5%) (sugar, cocoa mass, fat reduced cocoa powder)
UPF

partially inverted refiners syrup

A refined syrup produced by partial inversion of sucrose, often used as a sweetener; it is an industrially processed syrup.
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

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.
OK

natural cocoa flavouring

Flavoring derived from cocoa used to impart chocolate aroma and taste; typically a standard food ingredient in confectionery and baked goods.

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Common questions about Dark Chocolate Chip Oat Biscuits

Is Dark Chocolate Chip Oat Biscuits ultra-processed?

Yes — Dark Chocolate Chip Oat Biscuits by Nairn's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredients include several industrial additives and refined ingredients: emulsifier (soya lecithin), natural flavourings, sustainable palm fruit oil (a highly refined oil), partially inverted refiners syrup (an industrial sugar syrup), oligofructose (isolated dietary fibre), and barley malt syrup (industrial flavour enhancer). These go beyond basic culinary ingredients per NOVA criteria.

Which ingredients in Dark Chocolate Chip Oat Biscuits are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Dark Chocolate Chip Oat Biscuits as ultra-processed markers: palm fruit oil, partially inverted refiners syrup, dietary fibre (oligofructose), barley malt syrup. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Dark Chocolate Chip Oat Biscuits?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Double Chocolate Hazelnut Biscuits by Rhythm 108, Gullon Sugar Free Choco Chip Biscuits by Gullon. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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.