Border biscuits

Border Biscuits Sharing Pack 400G

Barcode 0652655000654

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Yes — Border Biscuits Sharing Pack 400G is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains several NOVA UPF ingredients and additives, including: natural flavouring/natural vanilla flavouring, emulsifiers (soya lecithin, sunflower lecithin), refined industrial sugars (glucose syrup), and highly processed palm and palm kernel oils. These industrial ingredients and additives go beyond basic culinary processing and therefore classify the biscuits as ultra-processed.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

wheat flour

Milled wheat flour fortified with added calcium, iron, niacin (vitamin B3) and thiamin (vitamin B1).
OK

sugar

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

milk and plain chocolate (sugar, cocoa butter, whole milk powder, cocoa mass, lactose (milk), whey (milk) powder, emulsifier: soya lecithin, natural vanilla flavouring)
OK

butter

A dairy product made by churning cream; a basic fat used in cooking and baking.
OK

vegetable oil (palm, palm kernel, rapeseed in varying proportions)
OK

rolled oats

Thin flat oats steamed and rolled to flatten them for quicker cooking; a minimally processed cereal grain.
OK

sultanas

Dried seedless grapes; common ingredient in baking and dried fruit mixes.
OK

cornflour

Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
OK

butterscotch chips (sugar, glucose syrup, brown sugar, vegetable fat: shea kernel oil, palm oil, sunflower lecithin in varying proportions, butter, milk skimmed sweet and condensed salt, emulsifier: soya lecithin, sugar lcing, natural flavour)
UPF

golden syrup

A traditional light amber syrup made from hydrolyzed starch, used as a sweetener.
OK

raising agents (ammonium bicarbonate, disodium diphosphate, sodium bicarbonate)
OK

salt

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

whole egg powder
OK

Skimmed Milk Powder

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

cocoa powder

Powdered product derived from roasted cocoa beans, typically unsweetened and used for flavoring and color in baking and desserts.
UPF

natural flavouring

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

allergy advice: for allergens
OK

including cereals containing gluten
OK

see ingredients in bold
OK

also
OK

may contain nut
OK

sesame seeds and barley

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Common questions about Border Biscuits Sharing Pack 400G

Is Border Biscuits Sharing Pack 400G ultra-processed?

Yes — Border Biscuits Sharing Pack 400G by Border biscuits is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains several NOVA UPF ingredients and additives, including: natural flavouring/natural vanilla flavouring, emulsifiers (soya lecithin, sunflower lecithin), refined industrial sugars (glucose syrup), and highly processed palm and palm kernel oils. These industrial ingredients and additives go beyond basic culinary processing and therefore classify the biscuits as ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in Border Biscuits Sharing Pack 400G are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Border Biscuits Sharing Pack 400G as ultra-processed markers: golden syrup, 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.