Aldi

Crunchy Biscuit Spread

Barcode 4088600339795

Scanned 14 times by Nomi users

Yes — Crunchy Biscuit Spread is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including palm oil (a highly refined oil), unspecified emulsifier(s), flavourings, and candy sugar syrup (an industrial sugar syrup). These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and fit NOVA’s definition of ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

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

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
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

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.
UPF

emulsifier

A generic food additive that helps blend ingredients with different phases (oil and water); often an industrial or processed ingredient.
OK

leaihins sunflower
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.
UPF

flavourings

Flavourings are additives that are used to enhance or impart flavor to food products. They are considered ultra-processed as they are synthetic or natural substances that are typically extracted, isolated, or synthesized for their flavor properties.
OK

acid: citricaid

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Common questions about Crunchy Biscuit Spread

Is Crunchy Biscuit Spread ultra-processed?

Yes — Crunchy Biscuit Spread by Aldi 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 (a highly refined oil), unspecified emulsifier(s), flavourings, and candy sugar syrup (an industrial sugar syrup). These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and fit NOVA’s definition of ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Crunchy Biscuit Spread are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Crunchy Biscuit Spread as ultra-processed markers: palm oil, candy sugar syrup, emulsifier, flavourings. 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.