Asda

Wheat Bisks

Barcode 21115202

Scanned 72 times by Nomi users

Yes — Wheat Bisks is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains malted barley extract, which is an industrially processed flavoring ingredient. The presence of this extracted additive is sufficient to classify the product as ultra-processed under NOVA, even though the base is mostly whole wheat and the other components (sugar, salt, vitamins and minerals) are minimally processed or fortifying ingredients.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

whole wheat (95%)
UPF

malted barley extract

A concentrated extract from malted barley, used as a brewing adjunct or flavoring. It may be used in foods and drinks for sweetness or malt flavor.
OK

sugar

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

salt

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

vitamin and mineral mix [niacin (b3)
OK

iron

Essential mineral used as a nutrient or fortifying ingredient in foods.
OK

riboflavin (b2)

Vitamin B2 used as a fortifying nutrient in foods; a natural component of some ingredients and commonly added in fortification.
OK

thiamin (b1)

Thiamin (vitamin B1) used for fortification or nutritional supplementation in foods.
OK

folic acid (b9)i
OK

allergy advice! for allergens
OK

including cereals containing gluten

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Common questions about Wheat Bisks

Is Wheat Bisks ultra-processed?

Yes — Wheat Bisks by Asda is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains malted barley extract, which is an industrially processed flavoring ingredient. The presence of this extracted additive is sufficient to classify the product as ultra-processed under NOVA, even though the base is mostly whole wheat and the other components (sugar, salt, vitamins and minerals) are minimally processed or fortifying ingredients.

Which ingredients in Wheat Bisks are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Wheat Bisks as an ultra-processed marker: malted barley extract. 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.