Belmont Biscuits

Oaties

Barcode 4088600108612

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Yes — Oaties is ultra-processed.

The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients according to NOVA, including skimmed milk powder, palm oil/fat, inverted sugar syrup, emulsifiers (lecithins, polyglycerol polyricinoleate), flavouring, and whey powder. These industrial formulations and additives classify the product as ultra-processed (UPF).

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

dat flakes (30%)
OK

milk chocolate (25%) [sugar
OK

cocoa butter&quot
OK

cocoa mass

Cocoa mass (also called cacao mass or cocoa liquor) is the ground, roasted cacao beans resulting in a paste used to make chocolate. It consists of cocoa solids and cocoa butter.
OK

Skimmed Milk Powder

Skimmed milk powder is made by removing water from pasteurized skim milk.
OK

whey powder

Dairy-derived protein powder from whey, commonly used in supplements and baked goods.
OK

milk fat

Dairy fat from milk, a basic culinary fat used in dairy products and cooking.
OK

vegetable fats (sal fat, palm fat, shea fat)
UPF

flavouring

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

emulsifiers: lecithins (soya)
OK

polyglycerol polyricinoleate
OK

sugar

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

wholemeal wheat flour

A coarse, whole-grain flour ground from the entire wheat kernel, used as a basic baking ingredient.
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.
UPF

inverted sugar syrup

A syrup produced by hydrolyzing sucrose into glucose and fructose, resulting in a sweeter, more hygroscopic syrup often used in confectionery.
UPF

sodium carbonates raising agents

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

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Common questions about Oaties

Is Oaties ultra-processed?

Yes — Oaties 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 skimmed milk powder, palm oil/fat, inverted sugar syrup, emulsifiers (lecithins, polyglycerol polyricinoleate), flavouring, and whey powder. These industrial formulations and additives classify the product as ultra-processed (UPF).

Which ingredients in Oaties are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Oaties as ultra-processed markers: flavouring, palm oil, inverted sugar syrup, sodium carbonates raising agents. 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.