Belmont

Ginger nuts

Barcode 4088600291123

Scanned 26 times by Nomi users

Yes — Ginger nuts is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including palm oil, glucose-fructose syrup, raising agents: sodium carbonates, diphosphates, and lemon oil (used as a flavouring). These are characteristic of NOVA group 4 ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

5 ultra-processed markers

OK

wheat flour

A basic flour ground from wheat, often enriched with added minerals and vitamins.
OK

sugar

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

glucose-fructose syrup

A commercially produced sweet syrup made by hydrolyzing and blending glucose and fructose sugars; widely used as a sweetener in foods and beverages.
OK

wheat semolina

Coarsely ground durum wheat granules used for pasta and certain baked goods; a basic cereal product.
UPF

sodium carbonates raising agents

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

diphosphates

A class of phosphate salts used as food additives (e.g., leavening agents, sequestrants, or stabilizers) in processed foods.
OK

ground ginger

Powdered ginger root used as a spice and flavoring.
OK

molasses

A thick, dark syrup produced during sugar refining, rich in flavor and used in baking and cooking.
OK

salt

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

lemon oil

A volatile essential oil extracted from lemon peels, used as a citrus flavoring or aroma in foods.

Healthier alternatives

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Common questions about Ginger nuts

Is Ginger nuts ultra-processed?

Yes — Ginger nuts by Belmont is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including palm oil, glucose-fructose syrup, raising agents: sodium carbonates, diphosphates, and lemon oil (used as a flavouring). These are characteristic of NOVA group 4 ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Ginger nuts are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 5 ingredients in Ginger nuts as ultra-processed markers: palm oil, glucose-fructose syrup, sodium carbonates raising agents, diphosphates, lemon oil. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Ginger nuts?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Duchy Organic Stem Ginger All Butter Shortbread by Waitrose,Waitrose & Partners Duchy Organic, Chocolate Gingers by Island Bakery. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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.