Chocolate Biscuits

Barcode 4335619146860

Yes — Chocolate Biscuits is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and formulations, specifically glucose syrup and flavoring, which are UPF ingredients under NOVA. Additional markers of ultra-processing include generic vegetable oils/fats of unspecified type and processed starches used as texture modifiers.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

cocoa

Cocoa powder or powder derived from roasted cocoa beans, used for flavor and color in chocolate, bakery, and beverages.
OK

sugar

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

wheat flour

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

glucose syrup

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

vegetable oils

A broad category of edible fats derived from plant sources, used for cooking and frying. Includes oils such as soybean, canola, sunflower, corn, etc.
OK

milk powder

Dehydrated milk product used as a dairy ingredient; can be used to add dairy solids.
OK

white powder
OK

starch

Powdered carbohydrate obtained from plants (e.g., corn, potato, tapioca); thickening agent and energy source in foods.
OK

baking powder

Leavening agent typically containing baking soda (sodium bicarbonate), cream of tartar, and sometimes starch or other stabilizers; a common basic food additive.
OK

salt

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

potato starch

A basic, finely ground starch derived from potatoes; used as a thickener and binder in foods.
UPF

flavoring

A broad, often undefined ingredient that provides taste. In commercial products, flavorings can be natural or artificial and may include esters, solvents, or other additives.
OK

vegetable fat

A fat derived from plant sources used as a cooking fat; a basic ingredient in many foods.

Common questions about Chocolate Biscuits

Is Chocolate Biscuits ultra-processed?

Yes — Chocolate Biscuits is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and formulations, specifically glucose syrup and flavoring, which are UPF ingredients under NOVA. Additional markers of ultra-processing include generic vegetable oils/fats of unspecified type and processed starches used as texture modifiers.

Which ingredients in Chocolate Biscuits are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Chocolate Biscuits as ultra-processed markers: glucose syrup, flavoring. 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.