Butter Biscuits

Barcode 4088600020204

Yes — Butter Biscuits is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredients include golden syrup, which in commercial form typically involves inverted sugar syrups and industrial processing beyond basic culinary use.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

wheat flour (wheat, calcium carbonate, folic acid, iron, niacin, thiamin)
OK

unsalted butter (milk) (33%)
OK

sugar

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

golden syrup

A traditional light amber syrup made from hydrolyzed starch, used as a sweetener.
OK

salt

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

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Common questions about Butter Biscuits

Is Butter Biscuits ultra-processed?

Yes — Butter Biscuits is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredients include golden syrup, which in commercial form typically involves inverted sugar syrups and industrial processing beyond basic culinary use.

Which ingredients in Butter Biscuits are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Butter Biscuits as an ultra-processed marker: golden 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.