Chocolate Chip Biscuits

Barcode 200000966

Yes — Chocolate Chip Biscuits is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF). The ingredients include palm oil (a highly refined industrial oil), emulsifier (soya lecithin) in the chocolate chips, partially inverted sugar syrups (an industrially processed sugar syrup), and natural flavouring. These are industrial formulations/additives characteristic of NOVA Group 4 foods. Other ingredients like wheat flour (with vitamins/minerals), sugar, cocoa, milk powders, salt, and basic raising agents are not UPF by themselves but do not change the overall UPF classification.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

wheat flour

A basic cereal flour made from ground wheat grains, often enriched with vitamins and minerals.
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

sugar

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

14% dark chocolate chips (sugar, cocoa mass, cocoa butter, emulsifier: soya lecithin)
OK

whey powder

Dairy-derived protein powder from whey, commonly used in supplements and baked goods.
OK

partially inverted sugar syrups
OK

milk powder

Dehydrated milk product used as a dairy ingredient; can be used to add dairy solids.
OK

baking soda
OK

sodium carbonate

Inorganic salt used as a leavening agent or acidity regulator; a basic culinary ingredient.
OK

ammonium bicarbonate
OK

salt

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

natural flavouring

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

vanilla extract

A traditional culinary extract derived from vanilla beans, used to impart vanilla flavor in foods and beverages.
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.

Common questions about Chocolate Chip Biscuits

Is Chocolate Chip Biscuits ultra-processed?

Yes — Chocolate Chip Biscuits is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF). The ingredients include palm oil (a highly refined industrial oil), emulsifier (soya lecithin) in the chocolate chips, partially inverted sugar syrups (an industrially processed sugar syrup), and natural flavouring. These are industrial formulations/additives characteristic of NOVA Group 4 foods. Other ingredients like wheat flour (with vitamins/minerals), sugar, cocoa, milk powders, salt, and basic raising agents are not UPF by themselves but do not change the overall UPF classification.

Which ingredients in Chocolate Chip Biscuits are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Chocolate Chip Biscuits as ultra-processed markers: 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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.