Sweet Biscuits

Barcode 4004198030784

Yes — Sweet Biscuits is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains palm vegetable oil and partially inverted sugar syrup, which are industrially refined ingredients, as well as barley malt extract, another processed flavoring ingredient.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

wheat flour

A common cereal flour ground from wheat; enriched with added nutrients (calcium, iron, niacin, thiamin).
OK

sugar

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

palm oil

Refined vegetable oil extracted from palm fruit; common culinary oil.
UPF

Barley Malt Extract

Barley malt extract is a sweetener made from malted barley grains.
UPF

partially inverted sugar syrup

A syrup in which sucrose has been partially inverted into glucose and fructose; produced via acid or enzymatic treatment; used as a sweetener and humectant in foods; typically industrially processed.
OK

salt

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

raising agents (sodium bicarbonate, ammonium bicarbonate)

Leavening agents used to make dough rise; typical food additives in baking.

Common questions about Sweet Biscuits

Is Sweet Biscuits ultra-processed?

Yes — Sweet Biscuits is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains palm vegetable oil and partially inverted sugar syrup, which are industrially refined ingredients, as well as barley malt extract, another processed flavoring ingredient.

Which ingredients in Sweet Biscuits are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Sweet Biscuits as ultra-processed markers: palm oil, Barley Malt Extract, partially inverted sugar 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?

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.