Strawberry Filled Biscuits

Barcode 4335619042612

Yes — Strawberry Filled Biscuits is ultra-processed.

This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF). It contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including glucose syrup, modified starch, emulsifier (E471/mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), palm oil, and both natural flavouring and unspecified flavouring. These extracted and industrially modified ingredients, especially the refined glucose syrup and emulsifiers, place the product in the ultra-processed category according to the NOVA classification, despite the presence of some basic ingredients like wheat flour and sugar.

Ingredients

5 ultra-processed markers

OK

wheat flour

Finely ground cereal flour from wheat; a fundamental baking ingredient.
OK

15% strawberry flavoured filling (glucose syrup, sugar, water, modified starch, strawberry puree concentrate, natural flavouring)
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.
OK

sodium bicarbonate (baking soda)

A leavening agent that releases carbon dioxide when reacting with an acid in baking; commonly used in doughs and baked goods.
OK

salt

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

mono- and diglycerides (e471) emulsifier

Emulsifier derived from fatty acids (mono- and diglycerides) used to blend ingredients and improve texture in processed foods.
UPF

flavouring

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

citric acid

A sour-tasting organic acid used as an acidulant and preservative in foods. Commonly added in small amounts to adjust acidity.
OK

natural colour (beetroot red)
OK

apple juice concentrate

Concentrated apple juice obtained by removing water; used as a sweetener or flavoring ingredient.
UPF

sodium citrate

A basic acidity regulator used to adjust pH and act as an emulsifier or buffering agent in foods.
OK

vitamins (b1, b2, b3, b6, b9, d, e)
OK

minerals (iron, zinc, calcium)

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Common questions about Strawberry Filled Biscuits

Is Strawberry Filled Biscuits ultra-processed?

Yes — Strawberry Filled Biscuits is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF). It contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including glucose syrup, modified starch, emulsifier (E471/mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), palm oil, and both natural flavouring and unspecified flavouring. These extracted and industrially modified ingredients, especially the refined glucose syrup and emulsifiers, place the product in the ultra-processed category according to the NOVA classification, despite the presence of some basic ingredients like wheat flour and sugar.

Which ingredients in Strawberry Filled Biscuits are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 5 ingredients in Strawberry Filled Biscuits as ultra-processed markers: palm oil, mono- and diglycerides (e471) emulsifier, flavouring, citric acid, sodium citrate. 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.