Milk Chocolate Biscuits

Barcode 29485772

Yes — Milk Chocolate Biscuits is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredients include industrial additives and formulations such as emulsifier: soya lecithin and natural vanilla flavouring, which fall under the NOVA definition of ultra-processed components.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

UPF

milk chocolate

A sweet confection made from cocoa solids, cocoa butter, milk solids, and sugar; typically used as a chocolate bar or coating.
OK

sugar

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

cocoa butter

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

dried milk (milk powder)

Powdered form of dried milk used as a dairy ingredient in baking and beverage formulations.
OK

cocoa mass

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

soy lecithin

A natural emulsifier derived from soybeans used to improve texture and mix fats with water.
OK

natural vanilla flavouring

Natural vanilla flavoring used to impart vanilla aroma in foods; typically derived from vanilla beans.
OK

wheat flour

Ground wheat used as a basic baking/ cooking staple. A single-ingredient cereal product.
OK

coconut oil

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

cocoa powder

Powdered product derived from roasted cocoa beans, typically unsweetened and used for flavoring and color in baking and desserts.
OK

dried whey (milk)

Powdered whey, the liquid whey component dried for use as a dairy protein and flavoring in foods.
OK

salt

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

vanilla extract

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

milk chocolate containing cocoa solids 25% minimum

A processed chocolate product made with cocoa solids, sugar, milk powder or dairy fat, and possibly emulsifiers; commonly categorized as a ready-to-eat confection and often considered ultra-processed due to industrial processing and added ingredients.
OK

milk solids

Dried or concentrated dairy solids derived from milk used to add milk flavor and protein; commonly found in dairy products and fortified foods.

Common questions about Milk Chocolate Biscuits

Is Milk Chocolate Biscuits ultra-processed?

Yes — Milk Chocolate Biscuits is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredients include industrial additives and formulations such as emulsifier: soya lecithin and natural vanilla flavouring, which fall under the NOVA definition of ultra-processed components.

Which ingredients in Milk Chocolate Biscuits are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Milk Chocolate Biscuits as ultra-processed markers: milk chocolate, soy lecithin, milk chocolate containing cocoa solids 25% minimum. 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.