Nairn's

Salted caramel oat biscuits

Barcode 0612322001421

Scanned 28 times by Nomi users

Yes — Salted caramel oat biscuits is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list contains several industrially processed ingredients and additives: sustainable palm fruit oil (a highly processed refined oil), partially inverted refiners syrup and Lyle’s golden syrup (industrially processed sugar syrups), glucose syrup (industrially extracted sugar), and natural flavouring (an added flavouring). Any one of these would make the product UPF under the given NOVA-based rules.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

wholegrain oats (65%)
UPF

palm fruit oil

Oil extracted from the fruits of oil palm; a highly processed vegetable oil used in cooking and processed foods.
OK

sugar

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

partially inverted refiners syrup; lyles golden syrup

A processed sugar syrup produced by partial inversion of sucrose, often used as a sweetener.
OK

salted butter caramel pieces (3%) (sugar, glucose syrup, sweetened condensed milk)
OK

salted butter (milk)

Dairy fat from churned milk with added salt for flavor.
OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

tapioca starch

Starch extracted from cassava (tapioca root), used as a thickener and binder.
OK

sodium carbonate (raising agent)

A basic leavening agent used in baking to produce carbon dioxide and help dough rise.
OK

sea salt

A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
UPF

natural flavouring

Flavoring derived from natural sources; used to impart aroma or taste; allergen information may vary by supplier.
OK

including cereals containing gluten
OK

see ingredients in bold. our factory is nut free and our recipe is wheat and nut free. we cannot guarantee that our ingredients are wheat and nut free

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Common questions about Salted caramel oat biscuits

Is Salted caramel oat biscuits ultra-processed?

Yes — Salted caramel oat biscuits by Nairn's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list contains several industrially processed ingredients and additives: sustainable palm fruit oil (a highly processed refined oil), partially inverted refiners syrup and Lyle’s golden syrup (industrially processed sugar syrups), glucose syrup (industrially extracted sugar), and natural flavouring (an added flavouring). Any one of these would make the product UPF under the given NOVA-based rules.

Which ingredients in Salted caramel oat biscuits are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Salted caramel oat biscuits as ultra-processed markers: palm fruit oil, partially inverted refiners syrup; lyles golden syrup, natural flavouring. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Salted caramel oat biscuits?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Oat Shortbread by walkers, Oat Crumbles by Island Bakery. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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.