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Chocolate Almond Biscuits

Barcode 3178530408027
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Chocolate Almond Biscuits is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredients include industrial additives and formulations: emulsifier, flavourings, natural flavouring, and natural vanilla flavour. These are extracted or synthesized additives used for texture and flavour and fall under NOVA ultra-processed ingredients.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    butter
    A dairy product made by churning cream; a basic fat used in cooking and baking.
  • OK
    soft wheat flour
    Milled wheat flour with lower protein content used for baking, pastry, and dough production.
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    milk chocolate 19%
  • OK
    cocoa butter
    A fat extracted from cocoa beans, used in chocolate, cosmetics, and baking as a fat component.
  • OK
    whole milk powder
    Whole milk powder is made by evaporating milk to dryness. It is a convenient form of milk that can be reconstituted with water. It is used in baking, confectionery, and as a milk substitute in various recipes.
  • OK
    cocoa mass
    Ground or melted cocoa beans; pure cocoa solids used for chocolate making.
  • OK
    vanilla
    A spice/flavoring derived from the vanilla bean (Vanilla planifolia), used to impart a warm, sweet aroma and taste in foods and desserts.
  • OK
    syrup
    A sweet, viscous liquid produced from sugar or starch that is used as a sweetener or flavoring in foods.
  • OK
    ground almonds
    Finely milled almonds used as flour substitute or ingredient in baking; can be blanched or with skins.
  • UPF
    natural vanilla flavour
    A flavouring extract derived from vanilla used to impart vanilla aroma and taste.
  • UPF
    emulsifier
    A generic food additive that helps blend ingredients with different phases (oil and water); often an industrial or processed ingredient.
  • OK
    raising agent
  • OK
    sodium bicarbonate
    Baking soda; a basic leavening agent used in baking and cooking.
  • UPF
    flavourings
    Flavourings are additives that are used to enhance or impart flavor to food products. They are considered ultra-processed as they are synthetic or natural substances that are typically extracted, isolated, or synthesized for their flavor properties.
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • UPF
    natural flavouring
    A generic flavoring ingredient derived from natural sources used to impart aroma or taste; may include essential oils or extracts.

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Common questions about Chocolate Almond Biscuits

Is Chocolate Almond Biscuits ultra-processed?

Yes — Chocolate Almond 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: emulsifier, flavourings, natural flavouring, and natural vanilla flavour. These are extracted or synthesized additives used for texture and flavour and fall under NOVA ultra-processed ingredients.

Which ingredients in Chocolate Almond Biscuits are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Chocolate Almond Biscuits as ultra-processed markers: natural vanilla flavour, emulsifier, flavourings, natural flavouring. 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.

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