Mcvities

Wheat Biscuits

Barcode 4004198036755

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Yes — Wheat Biscuits is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial ingredients/additives including vegetable oil (palm), which is a highly refined oil, and partially inverted sugar syrup, which is an industrially processed sugar syrup. These UPF ingredients make the overall product UPF under NOVA, even though it also contains basic ingredients like wheat flour, sugar, and salt.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

flour

Ground wheat flour with added nutrients (calcium, iron, niacin).
OK

thiamine

A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B1) used as a nutrient and fortification additive.
UPF

palm oil

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

wholemeal wheat flour

Wholegrain wheat flour used in baking.
OK

sugar

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

raising agents

A mix of leavening agents including sodium bicarbonate, malic acid and ammonium bicarbonate used to help dough rise.
OK

salt

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

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Common questions about Wheat Biscuits

Is Wheat Biscuits ultra-processed?

Yes — Wheat Biscuits by Mcvities is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial ingredients/additives including vegetable oil (palm), which is a highly refined oil, and partially inverted sugar syrup, which is an industrially processed sugar syrup. These UPF ingredients make the overall product UPF under NOVA, even though it also contains basic ingredients like wheat flour, sugar, and salt.

Which ingredients in Wheat Biscuits are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Wheat Biscuits as ultra-processed markers: palm oil, partially inverted sugar syrup. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Wheat Biscuits?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Oat Shortbread by walkers, Oat Crumbles by Island Bakery. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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.