Cheese Raisin Biscuits

Barcode 032445577748

Yes — Cheese Raisin Biscuits is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains palm oil (a highly refined industrial oil), glucose syrup (an industrially extracted sugar), barley malt extract (an industrial flavoring extract), flavouring, autolyzed yeast (a flavor enhancer), and multiple raising agents such as aluminium bicarbonate, all characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

wheat flour

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

calcium carbonate

A basic inorganic calcium salt used as a nutrition supplement and anticaking agent in foods.
OK

iron

Essential mineral used as a nutrient or fortifying ingredient in foods.
OK

niacin (vitamin b3)

A water-soluble vitamin used as a nutrient and often added to foods as a fortifying vitamin.
OK

thiamine

A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B1) used as a nutrient and fortification additive.
UPF

palm oil

A widely used edible oil pressed from the fruit of oil palms; a basic culinary oil but highly processed in many commercial products.
OK

cheese powder (milk) (10%)
OK

raisins

Dried grapes, commonly used as a sweet ingredient in baking and snacks; natural, minimally processed fruit product.
OK

agent: aluminium bicarbonate
OK

sodium bicarbonate

Baking soda; a basic leavening agent used in baking and cooking.
OK

autolyzed yeast
UPF

glucose syrup

A processed syrup made from starch (usually corn) consisting mainly of glucose; commonly used as a sweetener and thickener.
OK

sugar

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

Barley Malt Extract

Barley malt extract is a sweetener made from malted barley grains.
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.
OK

lactic acid

A naturally occurring organic acid used as an acidity regulator and flavoring in foods.
UPF

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.

Common questions about Cheese Raisin Biscuits

Is Cheese Raisin Biscuits ultra-processed?

Yes — Cheese Raisin Biscuits is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains palm oil (a highly refined industrial oil), glucose syrup (an industrially extracted sugar), barley malt extract (an industrial flavoring extract), flavouring, autolyzed yeast (a flavor enhancer), and multiple raising agents such as aluminium bicarbonate, all characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Cheese Raisin Biscuits are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Cheese Raisin Biscuits as ultra-processed markers: palm oil, glucose syrup, Barley Malt Extract, 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?

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.