Sweet Wheat Biscuits

Barcode 20995492

Yes — Sweet Wheat Biscuits is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredients include several industrial additives and highly processed ingredients: modified potato starch, glucose-fructose syrup, invert sugar syrup, natural flavouring, dextrose, caramelised sugar syrup, acidity regulator (sodium citrates), and emulsifier (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), as well as palm fat in vegetable margarine.

Ingredients

7 ultra-processed markers

OK

67% wheat flour
OK

sugar

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

vegetable margarine (palm fat, rapeseed oil, water, emulsifier: mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids)
OK

egg

Animal protein product from birds, commonly used as a basic ingredient in many foods.
OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
UPF

modified potato starch

Starch derived from potatoes that has been chemically or physically modified for functional properties in processed foods.
OK

maize starch

Fine white powder obtained from corn; used as a thickener in sauces and soups.
UPF

glucose-fructose syrup

A commercially produced sweet syrup made by hydrolyzing and blending glucose and fructose sugars; widely used as a sweetener in foods and beverages.
UPF

invert sugar syrup

A refined sugar syrup produced by hydrolyzing sucrose into glucose and fructose; a processed sweetener often used in foods.
OK

whey powder

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

natural flavouring

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

citric acid

A naturally occurring weak organic acid used as an acidity regulator and preservative in foods and beverages.
OK

egg powder
UPF

dextrose

A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.
UPF

caramelised sugar syrup

A syrup derived from sugar heated to create caramelization; a processed sugars product commonly used as a sweetener or flavoring.
OK

salt

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

sodium carbonate (raising agent)

A basic leavening agent used in baking to produce carbon dioxide and help dough rise.
OK

pectin

A natural polysaccharide extracted from plant cell walls used as a gelling agent in jams, jellies, and desserts.
UPF

sodium citrate

Food additive used as an acidity regulator and sequestrant.

Common questions about Sweet Wheat Biscuits

Is Sweet Wheat Biscuits ultra-processed?

Yes — Sweet Wheat Biscuits is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredients include several industrial additives and highly processed ingredients: modified potato starch, glucose-fructose syrup, invert sugar syrup, natural flavouring, dextrose, caramelised sugar syrup, acidity regulator (sodium citrates), and emulsifier (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), as well as palm fat in vegetable margarine.

Which ingredients in Sweet Wheat Biscuits are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 7 ingredients in Sweet Wheat Biscuits as ultra-processed markers: modified potato starch, glucose-fructose syrup, invert sugar syrup, natural flavouring, dextrose, caramelised sugar syrup, sodium citrate. 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.