Nairn’s

nairns dark chocolate chip oat biscuits

Barcode 0612322001612

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Yes — nairns dark chocolate chip oat biscuits is ultra-processed.

Contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives per NOVA criteria, including sustainable palm fruit oil (highly refined industrial oil), emulsifier (soya lecithin), partially inverted sugar syrup, golden syrup in an industrial context, oligofructose (isolated fiber), barley malt syrup (industrial flavor/sweetener extract), and natural flavourings. Any one of these is enough to classify the product as UPF.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

wholegrain oats (59%)
OK

dark late chips (9%) (sugar, cocoa mass, cocoa butter, emulsifier: soya lecithin, al vanilla flavouring)
UPF

palm fruit oil

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

brown sugar

Unrefined or partially refined sugar with molasses giving a brown color and distinctive flavor; a basic sweetener.
OK

dark chocolate er (5%) (sugar, cocoa mass, fat reduced cocoa powder)
OK

partially inverted s syrup
OK

lyles golden syrup
UPF

dietary fibre (oligofructose)

A soluble dietary fiber derived from inulin-type fructans, used as a prebiotic and fiber supplement. Extracted and isolated carbohydrate ingredient; commonly used in foods to boost fiber content.
UPF

barley malt syrup

A syrup produced from barley malt; a sweet, viscous liquid used as a sweetener and flavoring in baking and cooking.
OK

agent: sodium bicarbonate
OK

sea salt

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

natural cocoa flavouring

Flavoring derived from cocoa used to impart chocolate aroma and taste; typically a standard food ingredient in confectionery and baked goods.
OK

advice: for allergens
OK

including cereals containing gluten
OK

see ingredients in may contain traces of milk
OK

our factory is nut free and our recipe is wheat and nut e cannot guarantee that our ingredients are wheat and nut free
OK

whole oat scuits with chocolate - ingredients: whole oats (59%)
OK

black linden flakes (9%) (sugar, cocoa mass, cocoa butter, emulsifier: soy lecithin, natural vanilla)
OK

sustainably sourced palm fruit oil
OK

brown zahär
OK

dark chocolate (5%) (sugar, cocoa mass, cocoa powder containing fat)
OK

partially inverted refined syrup
OK

golden lyles syrup
OK

uctose dietary fibre
OK

growth agent: baking soda
OK

natural cocoa rome salt
OK

2001 2000 mi: allergens are written in bold
OK

including ingredients containing gluten
OK

perhaps traces of milk
OK

both recipe and production technology
OK

do not contain wheat or we can guarantee that the ingredients do not contain nuts or wheat
OK

lachas de aveia com pedaços de chocolate preto - ingredients: avela integra pedaços de chocolate preto (9%) (açúcar, cocoa paste, manteiga de poca nante: lecithin de soja, natural flavor of baunilha)
OK

óleo de fruta de palme ável
OK

açúcar mascavado
OK

chocolate preto em pó (5%) (açúcar, pasta de cacca em pó com teor reduzido de gordura)
OK

xarope de açúcar parcialmente invertie dourado da lyles
OK

food fiber (oligofrutose)
OK

xarope de malte de cevad nte: bicarbonato de sódio
OK

sal marinho
OK

natural aroma of poop

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Common questions about nairns dark chocolate chip oat biscuits

Is nairns dark chocolate chip oat biscuits ultra-processed?

Yes — nairns dark chocolate chip oat biscuits by Nairn’s is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives per NOVA criteria, including sustainable palm fruit oil (highly refined industrial oil), emulsifier (soya lecithin), partially inverted sugar syrup, golden syrup in an industrial context, oligofructose (isolated fiber), barley malt syrup (industrial flavor/sweetener extract), and natural flavourings. Any one of these is enough to classify the product as UPF.

Which ingredients in nairns dark chocolate chip oat biscuits are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in nairns dark chocolate chip oat biscuits as ultra-processed markers: palm fruit oil, dietary fibre (oligofructose), barley malt syrup. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to nairns dark chocolate chip 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.