Aldi

Digestives

Barcode 4088600148571

Scanned 17 times by Nomi users

Yes — Digestives is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes glucose syrup and palm oil, which are industrially processed ingredients/additives according to the NOVA-based criteria. Other ingredients like wheat flour, sugar, fortified flour, and basic raising agents are not UPF on their own, but the presence of glucose syrup and refined palm oil makes the overall product ultra-processed.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

wheat flour (48%) (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin)
OK

vegetable oils (palm oil, rapeseed oil)
OK

wholemeal wheat flour (18%)
OK

sugar

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

glucose syrup

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

sodium carbonates raising agents

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

ammonium carbonate

A leavening agent historically used in baked goods; releases ammonia and carbon dioxide when heated, producing a light texture.
OK

dried skimmed milk

Dried skimmed milk is powdered milk with fat removed, used as a dairy ingredient to provide protein and calcium.
OK

salt

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

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Common questions about Digestives

Is Digestives ultra-processed?

Yes — Digestives by Aldi is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes glucose syrup and palm oil, which are industrially processed ingredients/additives according to the NOVA-based criteria. Other ingredients like wheat flour, sugar, fortified flour, and basic raising agents are not UPF on their own, but the presence of glucose syrup and refined palm oil makes the overall product ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in Digestives are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Digestives as ultra-processed markers: glucose 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.