Belmont Biscuits

Safari Snacks

Barcode 4088600355696

Yes — Safari Snacks is ultra-processed.

Safari Snacks is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial formulations and additives: palm oil (a highly processed refined oil), glucose syrup (an industrially extracted and processed sugar), flavouring, emulsifiers including lecithins (soya), and the pre-identified raising agent formulation sodium carbonates. These ingredients contribute to its classification as ultra-processed under the NOVA system. Fortified wheat flour, sugar, and ammonium carbonates alone would not make it ultra-processed.

Ingredients

5 ultra-processed markers

OK

**** wheat flour (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin)
OK

milk chocolate (23%) [sugar
OK

cocoa butter

Cocoa butter is the fat extracted from cocoa beans, used to give chocolate its texture and smooth mouthfeel; also used in some confectionery and cosmetics. It is a basic fat with low water content.
OK

Skimmed Milk Powder

Skimmed milk powder is made by removing water from pasteurized skim milk.
OK

cocoa mass

Cocoa mass (also called cacao mass or cocoa liquor) is the ground, roasted cacao beans resulting in a paste used to make chocolate. It consists of cocoa solids and cocoa butter.
OK

whey powder

Dairy-derived protein powder from whey, commonly used in supplements and baked goods.
OK

milk fat

Dairy fat from milk, a basic culinary fat used in dairy products and cooking.
OK

vegetable fats (mango fat, palm fat, shea fat, sal fat)
OK

emulsifier: lecithins (soya)]
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.
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.
UPF

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
OK

cocoa powder*
UPF

lecithin (soy)

Soy lecithin is a refined emulsifier extracted from soybeans, used to improve texture and mix ingredients. It is an extracted additive.
OK

salt

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

*rainforest alliance certified
OK

find out more at ra
OK

org
OK

allergy advice: for allergens
OK

see ingredients in bold
OK

may also contain nuts
OK

no artificial colours
OK

flavourings or preservatives
OK

dietary advice: suitable for vegetarians

Common questions about Safari Snacks

Is Safari Snacks ultra-processed?

Yes — Safari Snacks by Belmont Biscuits is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Safari Snacks is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial formulations and additives: palm oil (a highly processed refined oil), glucose syrup (an industrially extracted and processed sugar), flavouring, emulsifiers including lecithins (soya), and the pre-identified raising agent formulation sodium carbonates. These ingredients contribute to its classification as ultra-processed under the NOVA system. Fortified wheat flour, sugar, and ammonium carbonates alone would not make it ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in Safari Snacks are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 5 ingredients in Safari Snacks as ultra-processed markers: palm oil, glucose syrup, sodium carbonates raising agents, flavouring, lecithin (soy). 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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.