Marks & Spencer

Mini Oat Biscuits

Barcode 00798105

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Yes — Mini Oat Biscuits is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains partially inverted sugar syrup, an industrially processed refined sugar syrup. According to the NOVA criteria provided, inverted and partially inverted sugar syrups are considered UPF ingredients. Other ingredients like wheat flour, oats, butter, sugar, salt, and sodium bicarbonate are not UPF on their own, but the presence of partially inverted sugar syrup makes the overall product UPF.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

wheat flour

Ground wheat flour; contains gluten.
UPF

partially inverted sugar syrup, dried skimmed milk, raising agent: sodium bicarbonate

Single ingredient including partially inverted sugar syrup with dairy and a raising agent.
UPF

diphosphates (e450)

A phosphate salt used as a leavening agent, acidity regulator, and stabilizer in foods.

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Common questions about Mini Oat Biscuits

Is Mini Oat Biscuits ultra-processed?

Yes — Mini Oat Biscuits by Marks & Spencer is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains partially inverted sugar syrup, an industrially processed refined sugar syrup. According to the NOVA criteria provided, inverted and partially inverted sugar syrups are considered UPF ingredients. Other ingredients like wheat flour, oats, butter, sugar, salt, and sodium bicarbonate are not UPF on their own, but the presence of partially inverted sugar syrup makes the overall product UPF.

Which ingredients in Mini Oat Biscuits are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Mini Oat Biscuits as ultra-processed markers: partially inverted sugar syrup, dried skimmed milk, raising agent: sodium bicarbonate, diphosphates (e450). 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.