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Yes — Ginger nuts is ultra-processed.
Not a great choice for everyday.
Ginger nuts are ultra-processed because they contain palm oil, a highly processed and refined oil; glucose-fructose syrup, an industrially processed sugar syrup; raising agents including sodium carbonates and diphosphates, which are industrial additives; and lemon oil, a concentrated flavoring ingredient. These ingredients indicate an industrial formulation rather than a simple minimally processed biscuit.
Other biscuits & cookies Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
All butter scottish shortbread assortment
Marks & Spencer
Not UPF
Almond Thins
Jules Destrooper
Not UPF
Shortbread
M&S
Not UPF
Shortbread Fingers
Aldi
Not UPF
Tropical fields crispy coconut rolls
Alli & Rose Llc
Not UPF
Festive shapes
Walkers
Not UPF
Fortnum & Mason Pistachio & Clotted Cream Biscuits
Fortnum & Mason
Not UPF
Scottish All Butter Shortbread Assortment
Marks & Spencer, มาส แอน สเปนเซอร์
Not UPF
Shortbread
Belmont
Not UPF
all butter shortbread rounds
Deluxe Lidl
Not UPF
Yes — Ginger nuts by Belmont is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Ginger nuts are ultra-processed because they contain palm oil, a highly processed and refined oil; glucose-fructose syrup, an industrially processed sugar syrup; raising agents including sodium carbonates and diphosphates, which are industrial additives; and lemon oil, a concentrated flavoring ingredient. These ingredients indicate an industrial formulation rather than a simple minimally processed biscuit.
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.
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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.