Belmont

Caramelised Biscuits

Barcode 4088600108681

Scanned 13 times by Nomi users

Yes — Caramelised Biscuits is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains candy sugar syrup, which is an industrially processed refined sugar syrup and explicitly identified as a UPF ingredient in the NOVA framework used here. Other ingredients like wheat flour, sugar, sunflower oil, sodium carbonates, salt, and cinnamon are basic culinary ingredients and do not by themselves make the product ultra-processed, but the presence of candy sugar syrup is sufficient to classify the overall product as UPF.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

wheat flour

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

sugar

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

sunflower oil

A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
UPF

candy sugar syrup

A syrup made from refined sugars; typically industrially produced and used as a sweetener in confections and baked goods.
OK

sodium carbonate (raising agent)

A basic leavening agent used in baking to produce carbon dioxide and help dough rise.
OK

salt

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

cinnamon

A sweet-spicy bark spice with warm, woody notes often used in baking and savory dishes.

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Common questions about Caramelised Biscuits

Is Caramelised Biscuits ultra-processed?

Yes — Caramelised Biscuits by Belmont is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains candy sugar syrup, which is an industrially processed refined sugar syrup and explicitly identified as a UPF ingredient in the NOVA framework used here. Other ingredients like wheat flour, sugar, sunflower oil, sodium carbonates, salt, and cinnamon are basic culinary ingredients and do not by themselves make the product ultra-processed, but the presence of candy sugar syrup is sufficient to classify the overall product as UPF.

Which ingredients in Caramelised Biscuits are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Caramelised Biscuits as an ultra-processed marker: candy sugar 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?

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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.