Lemon Butter Biscuits

Barcode 022082293651

Yes — Lemon Butter Biscuits is ultra-processed.

This product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains modified potato starch and raising agents (diphosphates), which are industrially processed additives. These ingredients place it in the NOVA ultra-processed foods group even though it also contains basic ingredients like wheat flour, butter, sugar, and lemon peel.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

wheat flour

Finely ground cereal flour from wheat; a fundamental baking ingredient.
OK

concentrated butter (27%)
OK

(milk)
OK

sugar

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

cane
OK

lemon peel

Zest or dried rind used for flavoring and seasoning.
UPF

modified potato starch

Starch derived from potatoes that has been chemically or physically modified for functional properties in processed foods.
OK

whey powder

Dairy-derived protein powder from whey, commonly used in supplements and baked goods.
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
UPF

diphosphate salts used as leavening agents

Food additive(s) used to produce leavening in baked goods (industrially prepared).
OK

sodium carbonate

Inorganic salt used as a leavening agent or acidity regulator; a basic culinary ingredient.

Common questions about Lemon Butter Biscuits

Is Lemon Butter Biscuits ultra-processed?

Yes — Lemon Butter Biscuits is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains modified potato starch and raising agents (diphosphates), which are industrially processed additives. These ingredients place it in the NOVA ultra-processed foods group even though it also contains basic ingredients like wheat flour, butter, sugar, and lemon peel.

Which ingredients in Lemon Butter Biscuits are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Lemon Butter Biscuits as ultra-processed markers: modified potato starch, diphosphate salts used as leavening agents. 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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.