Walkers

Oat Biscuits

Barcode 039047050013

Scanned 11 times by Nomi users

Yes — Oat Biscuits is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredients include industrially processed components and additives such as vegetable oils (rapeseed, palm), golden syrup, disodium diphosphate (a raising agent), and natural flavouring.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

wheat flour

A basic flour ground from wheat, often enriched with added minerals and vitamins.
UPF

vegetable oils (rapeseed, palm)

Blend of refined vegetable oils, including rapeseed and palm oil; palm oil is highly processed.
OK

sugar

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

oats (22%)
OK

golden syrup (6%)
OK

Skimmed Milk Powder

Skimmed milk powder is made by removing water from pasteurized skim milk.
OK

sodium bicarbonate

A common leavening agent (baking soda) used in baking.
OK

disodium diphoshate
OK

salt

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

natural flavouring

A generic flavoring ingredient derived from natural sources used to impart aroma or taste; may include essential oils or extracts.

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Common questions about Oat Biscuits

Is Oat Biscuits ultra-processed?

Yes — Oat Biscuits by Walkers is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredients include industrially processed components and additives such as vegetable oils (rapeseed, palm), golden syrup, disodium diphosphate (a raising agent), and natural flavouring.

Which ingredients in Oat Biscuits are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Oat Biscuits as ultra-processed markers: vegetable oils (rapeseed, palm), natural 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?

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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.