Tower Gate

Cocoa sandwich biscuits with vanilla flavoured crème filling

Barcode 4056489733645

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Yes — Cocoa sandwich biscuits with vanilla flavoured crème filling is ultra-processed.

Classified as UPF because the ingredients include industrially processed additives and formulations such as glucose syrup (an industrial sugar extract), flavourings (industrial flavour formulations), emulsifier lecithins, and refined palm oil/palm kernel fats. These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and fit NOVA ultra-processed criteria.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

sugar

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

wheat flour

Finely ground cereal flour from wheat; a fundamental baking ingredient.
OK

vegetable fats in varying proportions (palm oil)
OK

palm kernel
OK

coconut

A tropical fruit from the coconut palm; the edible white meat (copra) and liquid inside are commonly consumed in various forms (fresh, dried, milk, oil).
OK

4.9% fat reduced cocoa powder**
OK

wheat starch

Starch extracted from wheat grain, used as a thickener, filler, or texture modifier in foods.
UPF

glucose syrup

A processed syrup made from starch (usually corn) consisting mainly of glucose; commonly used as a sweetener and thickener.
OK

raising agents - ammonium carbonate

Leavening agent used in baking; historically ammonium carbonate is used in some crackers and cookies. Can release ammonia and CO2 when heated.
OK

sodium carbonates; salt
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

emulsifier: lecithins. rainforest alliance certified. find out more at ra.org

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Common questions about Cocoa sandwich biscuits with vanilla flavoured crème filling

Is Cocoa sandwich biscuits with vanilla flavoured crème filling ultra-processed?

Yes — Cocoa sandwich biscuits with vanilla flavoured crème filling by Tower Gate is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as UPF because the ingredients include industrially processed additives and formulations such as glucose syrup (an industrial sugar extract), flavourings (industrial flavour formulations), emulsifier lecithins, and refined palm oil/palm kernel fats. These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and fit NOVA ultra-processed criteria.

Which ingredients in Cocoa sandwich biscuits with vanilla flavoured crème filling are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Cocoa sandwich biscuits with vanilla flavoured crème filling as ultra-processed markers: glucose syrup, flavourings. 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.