Asda

Milk Chocolate Digestives

Barcode 21148064

Scanned 14 times by Nomi users

Yes — Milk Chocolate Digestives is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as UPF because it contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA: skimmed milk powder, palm oil, glucose-fructose syrup, emulsifiers (soya lecithins, polyglycerol polyricinoleate), and added flavouring. These are industrial formulations or additives beyond basic culinary ingredients.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

fortified wheat flour (wheat flour)

Wheat flour that has been enriched with vitamins and minerals (e.g., iron, B vitamins).
OK

calcium carbonate

A basic inorganic calcium salt used as a nutrition supplement and anticaking agent in foods.
OK

iron

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

niacin (vitamin b3)

An essential water-soluble B vitamin involved in energy metabolism; often used as a nutrient supplement or fortificant in foods.
OK

thiamin (b1)

A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B1) essential for carbohydrate metabolism and nervous system function.
OK

milk chocolate (27%) [sugar
OK

cocoa butter

A fat extracted from cocoa beans, used in chocolate, cosmetics, and baking as a fat component.
OK

cocoa mass

Ground or melted cocoa beans; pure cocoa solids used for chocolate making.
OK

Skimmed Milk Powder

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

whey powder

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

butter oil (milk)

Fat component derived from milk, used as a dairy fat or spread; often included in chocolate or bakery products.
OK

vegetable fats and oil [shea butter
UPF

palm oil

Palm oil derived from the fruit of oil palms. When refined/processed, it is a highly processed oil product often used in processed foods.
OK

emulsifiers (soya lecithins, polyglycerol polyricinoleate)
UPF

flavouring

Flavoring agents used to impart taste; typically additives or extracts in foods.
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

wholemeal wheat flour

A coarse, whole-grain flour ground from the entire wheat kernel, used as a basic baking ingredient.
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.
OK

raising agents (sodium carbonates, ammonium carbonates)

Mixture of inorganic leavening agents used to release gases (CO2) to help doughs and batters rise; typically includes sodium carbonate (soda) and ammonium carbonate (ammonium salt).
OK

salt

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

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Common questions about Milk Chocolate Digestives

Is Milk Chocolate Digestives ultra-processed?

Yes — Milk Chocolate Digestives by Asda is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as UPF because it contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA: skimmed milk powder, palm oil, glucose-fructose syrup, emulsifiers (soya lecithins, polyglycerol polyricinoleate), and added flavouring. These are industrial formulations or additives beyond basic culinary ingredients.

Which ingredients in Milk Chocolate Digestives are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Milk Chocolate Digestives as ultra-processed markers: palm oil, flavouring, palm oil, glucose-fructose syrup. 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.