Nairn's

Toffee Oat Biscuits

Barcode 0612322001582

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Yes — Toffee Oat Biscuits is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF). The ingredient list is valid. It contains several UPF ingredients and additives, including sustainable palm fruit oil and palm oil (highly refined oils), partially inverted refiners syrup and Lyle's golden syrup (industrially processed sugar syrups), glucose syrup (industrially extracted sugar), tapioca starch (isolated starch), natural flavouring (industrial flavor additive), and toffee pieces made with these ingredients. The presence of these industrial formulations and additives places the product in the ultra-processed NOVA category.

Ingredients

4 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

tapioca starch

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

toffee pieces (1%) (sugar, glucose syrup)
OK

sweetened condensed milk (milk)
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

butter (milk, salt)
UPF

natural flavouring

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

sodium bicarbonate

A basic leavening agent used in baking; reacts with acids to release carbon dioxide, helping dough rise. Commonly sold as baking soda.
OK

sea salt

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

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Common questions about Toffee Oat Biscuits

Is Toffee Oat Biscuits ultra-processed?

Yes — Toffee Oat Biscuits by Nairn's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF). The ingredient list is valid. It contains several UPF ingredients and additives, including sustainable palm fruit oil and palm oil (highly refined oils), partially inverted refiners syrup and Lyle's golden syrup (industrially processed sugar syrups), glucose syrup (industrially extracted sugar), tapioca starch (isolated starch), natural flavouring (industrial flavor additive), and toffee pieces made with these ingredients. The presence of these industrial formulations and additives places the product in the ultra-processed NOVA category.

Which ingredients in Toffee Oat Biscuits are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Toffee Oat Biscuits as ultra-processed markers: palm fruit oil, partially inverted refiners syrup; lyles golden syrup, palm oil, 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.