Nustikao, Marque Repère

Nustikao biscuits

Barcode 3564706610637

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Yes — Nustikao biscuits is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains ultra-processed ingredients and additives, including sirop de glucose (an industrially refined sugar syrup), emulsifiant: lécithines, and arôme (flavoring). The presence of these industrial formulations places the product in the UPF category according to NOVA.

Ingredients

5 ultra-processed markers

OK

wheat flour

Common cereal flour used as a primary baking ingredient (refined wheat flour).
OK

sugar

A basic, single-ingredient sweetener derived from sugarcane or sugar beet.
UPF

vegetable fats (sunflower, palm, palm kernel, coconut in variable proportion)

Blend of vegetable oils/fats including refined palm oils; used for fat content and texture in pastries.
OK

hazelnut paste

Ground hazelnuts turned into a paste, often used for flavor and texture.
OK

skim milk powder

Dried dairy product made by removing fat from milk; a basic dairy ingredient used for fortification or as a powder form for reconstitution.
OK

whey powder

A dairy-derived protein ingredient produced by processing liquid whey into a concentrated powder, commonly used in protein supplements and food products.
OK

skimmed cocoa powder (2% fat)

Defatted cocoa powder with reduced fat content, used for chocolate flavor and baking.
OK

whole milk powder

Powdered milk obtained by removing water from fresh whole milk, used to provide dairy solids and flavor.
UPF

glucose syrup

A liquid sweetener made from hydrolyzed starch (glucose), commonly used in foods.
UPF

lecithins (sunflower)

A common emulsifier derived from sunflowers used to blend fats and liquids in food processing.
OK

salt

A mineral compound used as a seasoning and preservative; is a fundamental food ingredient.
UPF

barley malt extract

A malty extract used for flavor and color, produced by enzymatic breakdown of barley malt.
UPF

aroma/flavoring

Flavoring agent used to impart or enhance taste; can be natural or artificial.
OK

leavening powders (e500, e503) with traces of other nuts and eggs

Baking powders containing bicarbonate and ammonium carbonate; potential allergen traces noted on label.

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Common questions about Nustikao biscuits

Is Nustikao biscuits ultra-processed?

Yes — Nustikao biscuits by Nustikao, Marque Repère is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains ultra-processed ingredients and additives, including sirop de glucose (an industrially refined sugar syrup), emulsifiant: lécithines, and arôme (flavoring). The presence of these industrial formulations places the product in the UPF category according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in Nustikao biscuits are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 5 ingredients in Nustikao biscuits as ultra-processed markers: vegetable fats (sunflower, palm, palm kernel, coconut in variable proportion), glucose syrup, lecithins (sunflower), barley malt extract, aroma/flavoring. 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.