Aldi,Belmont

Custard creams

Barcode 4088600107899

Scanned 14 times by Nomi users

Yes — Custard creams is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as UPF because it contains industrial ingredients and additives such as dextrose (industrially refined sugar), palm oil and palm kernel oil (highly processed refined oils), unspecified flavouring (industrial flavour additives), and added colour carotenes. According to the NOVA criteria and the provided rules, the presence of any such ultra-processed ingredients makes the whole product UPF.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

biscuit [wheat flour (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, niacin, iron)
OK

thiamine

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

vegetable oils (palm oil, rapeseed oil)
OK

sugar

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

wheat starch

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

sodium carbonates raising agents

Leavening agents containing sodium carbonate (soda ash) used to produce carbon dioxide for doughs and batters.
OK

ammonium carbonates; whey powder (milk)
OK

salt

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

flavouring

Flavoring agents used to impart taste; typically additives or extracts in foods.
OK

vanilla flavour filling (24%) [sugar
OK

vegetable oils (palm oil, palm kernel oil)
UPF

dextrose

A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.
UPF

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
OK

colour: carotenes]

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Common questions about Custard creams

Is Custard creams ultra-processed?

Yes — Custard creams by Aldi,Belmont is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as UPF because it contains industrial ingredients and additives such as dextrose (industrially refined sugar), palm oil and palm kernel oil (highly processed refined oils), unspecified flavouring (industrial flavour additives), and added colour carotenes. According to the NOVA criteria and the provided rules, the presence of any such ultra-processed ingredients makes the whole product UPF.

Which ingredients in Custard creams are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Custard creams as ultra-processed markers: sodium carbonates raising agents, flavouring, dextrose, flavouring. 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.