Marks & Spencer

Biscuits complets anglais

Barcode 00741095

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Yes — Biscuits complets anglais is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes palm oil (huile de palme), which is a highly refined oil, and partially inverted sugar syrup (sirop de sucre partiellement inverti), an industrially processed sugar syrup. Additionally, the product contains malted barley extract (extrait de malt d'orge), which is an industrial flavoring extract. Any of these ingredients is sufficient to classify the product as UPF according to NOVA-based criteria.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

farine de blé contient du _gluten_ (avec farine de blé, carbonate de calcium, fer, niacine, thiamine)
UPF

palm oil

A basic edible oil derived from palm fruit; widely used cooking oil and refined/processed.
OK

sugar

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

farine de blé complète (contient du _gluten_)
OK

sucre demerara (2%)
OK

sirop de sucre partiellement inverti
OK

agent levant : bicarbonate de sodium
OK

e450
UPF

barley malt extract

A malty extract used for flavor and color, produced by enzymatic breakdown of barley malt.
OK

(contient du _gluten_)
OK

salt

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

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Common questions about Biscuits complets anglais

Is Biscuits complets anglais ultra-processed?

Yes — Biscuits complets anglais by Marks & Spencer is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes palm oil (huile de palme), which is a highly refined oil, and partially inverted sugar syrup (sirop de sucre partiellement inverti), an industrially processed sugar syrup. Additionally, the product contains malted barley extract (extrait de malt d'orge), which is an industrial flavoring extract. Any of these ingredients is sufficient to classify the product as UPF according to NOVA-based criteria.

Which ingredients in Biscuits complets anglais are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Biscuits complets anglais as ultra-processed markers: palm oil, barley malt extract. 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.