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Butterscotch Crunch by Border Biscuits
Border Biscuits

Butterscotch Crunch

Barcode 0652655300006
Scanned  25  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Butterscotch Crunch is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including palm oil, palm stearin, glucose syrup, emulsifiers (sunflower lecithin, soya lecithin), and natural flavouring. Palm oil and natural flavouring are pre-identified UPF ingredients. Glucose syrup is an industrially extracted sugar, and emulsifiers are additives used to modify texture and stability, all characteristic of ultra-processed foods under the NOVA system.

Ingredients

5 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    wheat flour (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, niacin, iron)
  • OK
    thiamine
    A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B1) used as a nutrient and fortification additive.
  • OK
    (vegetable oil (palm, rapeseed))
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    (sugar, glucose syrup)
  • OK
    brown sugar
    Unrefined or partially refined sugar with molasses giving a brown color and distinctive flavor; a basic sweetener.
  • OK
    vegetable fat (shea oil)
  • 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.
  • UPF
    sunflower lecithin
    A natural phospholipid emulsifier derived from sunflower seeds, used to improve texture, blend fats and water, and stabilize emulsions in foods.
  • OK
    butter (milk)
    A dairy fat product made from churning cream; commonly used in cooking and baking.
  • OK
    sweetened condensed skimmed milk (milk)
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    lactose (milk)
    A disaccharide derived from lactose in milk, commonly used as a dairy-derived additive or ingredient.
  • UPF
    palm stearin
    A solid fraction obtained from palm oil (palm stearin) used as a fat component in foods. It is a refined oil product and falls under ultra-processed classification due to its processing and extraction, and potential use as an added fat ingredient in processed foods.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • UPF
    Emulsifier (Soya Lecithin)
    Soya lecithin is a natural emulsifier derived from soybeans, used to improve the texture and shelf life of food products.
  • UPF
    natural flavouring
    A generic flavoring ingredient derived from natural sources used to impart aroma or taste; may include essential oils or extracts.
  • OK
    whole egg powder
  • OK
    Skimmed Milk Powder
    Skimmed milk powder is made by removing water from pasteurized skim milk.
  • OK
    cornflour
    Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
  • OK
    raising agents (ammonium bicarbonate, disodium diphosphate, sodium bicarbonate)

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Common questions about Butterscotch Crunch

Is Butterscotch Crunch ultra-processed?

Yes — Butterscotch Crunch by Border Biscuits is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including palm oil, palm stearin, glucose syrup, emulsifiers (sunflower lecithin, soya lecithin), and natural flavouring. Palm oil and natural flavouring are pre-identified UPF ingredients. Glucose syrup is an industrially extracted sugar, and emulsifiers are additives used to modify texture and stability, all characteristic of ultra-processed foods under the NOVA system.

Which ingredients in Butterscotch Crunch are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 5 ingredients in Butterscotch Crunch as ultra-processed markers: palm oil, sunflower lecithin, palm stearin, Emulsifier (Soya Lecithin), natural flavouring. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Butterscotch Crunch?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Shortbread Fingers by Walker’s, All butter shortbread fingers by Tesco, Shortbread All Butter Fingers by Sainsbury's. 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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