Tesco

Nice Biscuits

Barcode 5000119002945

Scanned 15 times by Nomi users

Yes — Nice Biscuits is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF). It contains palm oil, which is a highly processed refined oil designated as a UPF ingredient. It also includes glucose syrup (an industrially extracted refined sugar ingredient) and unspecified flavouring, an industrial additive. Presence of any such industrial formulations/additives makes the whole product UPF under NOVA.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

wheat flour

A basic flour ground from wheat, often enriched with added minerals and vitamins.
OK

sugar

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

desiccated coconut (7%)
OK

wheat starch

Starch extracted from wheat grain, used as a thickener, filler, or texture modifier in foods.
UPF

glucose syrup

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

raising agents

Leavening agents used to make dough rise; commonly consists of ammonium bicarbonate and sodium bicarbonate.
OK

dried milk (milk powder)

Milk powder produced by drying milk, a processed dairy product.
OK

salt

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

flavouring

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

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Common questions about Nice Biscuits

Is Nice Biscuits ultra-processed?

Yes — Nice Biscuits by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF). It contains palm oil, which is a highly processed refined oil designated as a UPF ingredient. It also includes glucose syrup (an industrially extracted refined sugar ingredient) and unspecified flavouring, an industrial additive. Presence of any such industrial formulations/additives makes the whole product UPF under NOVA.

Which ingredients in Nice Biscuits are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Nice Biscuits as ultra-processed markers: palm oil, glucose syrup, flavouring. 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.