Salted Caramel Oat Biscuits

Barcode 29176472

Yes — Salted Caramel Oat Biscuits is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredients include several industrial additives and processed ingredients such as glucose syrup, palm oil, palm kernel oil, natural caramel flavouring, emulsifier (soya lecithin, lecithin), humectant (glycerol), and thickener (xanthan gum). These additives and refined syrups meet NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

gluten free oat flour
OK

sugar

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

coconut oil

Oil pressed from mature coconuts, used for cooking and baking.
OK

rice flour

A finely milled flour from milled rice, commonly used as a gluten-free thickener or flour substitute in baking and cooking.
OK

gluten free oat drink (water, gluten free oats)
OK

sunflower oil

A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
OK

salt

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

soft dark brown sugar
OK

caramel flavoured pieces (6%) (sugar, glucose syrup, palm oil, palm kernel oil, acidity regulator: citric acid, natural caramel flavouring, caramelised sugar syrup, emulsifier: soya lecithin)
OK

tapioca starch

Starch extracted from cassava (tapioca root), used as a thickener and binder.
OK

water

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

salted caramel flavoured sauce (3%) (glucose syrup, cane sugar, water, dried coconut oil, humectant: glycerol, dried coconut milk, apple fibre, salt, emulsifier: lecithin)
OK

vanilla extract

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

golden flaxseed

Mature seeds of the flax plant, used as a source of fiber and omega-3 fatty acids.
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.
OK

e450
OK

sea salt

A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
UPF

xanthan gum

A polysaccharide used as a thickening and stabilizing food additive produced by bacterial fermentation; widely used in sauces, dressings, and gluten-free products.

Common questions about Salted Caramel Oat Biscuits

Is Salted Caramel Oat Biscuits ultra-processed?

Yes — Salted Caramel Oat 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 processed ingredients such as glucose syrup, palm oil, palm kernel oil, natural caramel flavouring, emulsifier (soya lecithin, lecithin), humectant (glycerol), and thickener (xanthan gum). These additives and refined syrups meet NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Salted Caramel Oat Biscuits are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Salted Caramel Oat Biscuits as an ultra-processed marker: xanthan gum. 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.