Belmont Biscuits

Malted Milk

Barcode 4088600108230

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Yes — Malted Milk is ultra-processed.

The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients according to NOVA, including palm oil (a highly processed refined oil), glucose syrup (an industrially extracted refined sugar), barley malt extract (an industrial flavoring/sweetener), and unspecified flavouring (an added flavor). The presence of any of these ingredients is enough to classify the product as ultra-processed (UPF).

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

wheat flour (wheat flur, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin)
UPF

palm oil

A widely used edible oil pressed from the fruit of oil palms; a basic culinary oil but highly processed in many commercial products.
OK

sugar

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

barley malt extract (6%)
UPF

glucose syrup

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

whole milk powder

Whole milk powder is made by evaporating milk to dryness. It is a convenient form of milk that can be reconstituted with water. It is used in baking, confectionery, and as a milk substitute in various recipes.
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

flavouring

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

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Common questions about Malted Milk

Is Malted Milk ultra-processed?

Yes — Malted Milk by Belmont Biscuits is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients according to NOVA, including palm oil (a highly processed refined oil), glucose syrup (an industrially extracted refined sugar), barley malt extract (an industrial flavoring/sweetener), and unspecified flavouring (an added flavor). The presence of any of these ingredients is enough to classify the product as ultra-processed (UPF).

Which ingredients in Malted Milk are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Malted Milk as ultra-processed markers: palm oil, glucose syrup, 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.