Aldi

WheatBisks Crispy Bites

Barcode 4088600404516

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Yes — WheatBisks Crispy Bites is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients/additives: glucose syrup (industrial refined sugar syrup), barley malt extract (industrially processed flavor/sweetener), emulsifier lecithins, and unspecified flavouring/flavourings. Any one of these is sufficient to make the product UPF under NOVA guidance; together they clearly indicate an ultra-processed product.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

wholegrain wheat (82%)
OK

sugar

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

chocolate (12%) (sugar, cocoa mass, cocoa butter, emulsifier: lecithins; flavouring)
UPF

glucose syrup

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

Barley Malt Extract

Barley malt extract is a sweetener made from malted barley grains.
OK

salt

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

thiamine

A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B1) used as a nutrient and fortification additive.
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

riboflavin

A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B2) used as a nutrient and fortification additive.
OK

niacin (vitamin b3)

A water-soluble vitamin used as a nutrient and often added to foods as a fortifying vitamin.
OK

folic acid

A B-vitamin (B9) important for DNA synthesis and red blood cell formation; commonly added to fortified foods and supplements.
OK

iron

Essential mineral used as a nutrient or fortifying ingredient in foods.

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Common questions about WheatBisks Crispy Bites

Is WheatBisks Crispy Bites ultra-processed?

Yes — WheatBisks Crispy Bites by Aldi is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients/additives: glucose syrup (industrial refined sugar syrup), barley malt extract (industrially processed flavor/sweetener), emulsifier lecithins, and unspecified flavouring/flavourings. Any one of these is sufficient to make the product UPF under NOVA guidance; together they clearly indicate an ultra-processed product.

Which ingredients in WheatBisks Crispy Bites are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in WheatBisks Crispy Bites as ultra-processed markers: glucose syrup, Barley Malt Extract, 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.