Tesco

Milk Chocolate Digestives

Barcode 5000119146472

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Yes — Milk Chocolate Digestives is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several NOVA UPF ingredients and additives, including palm oil (a highly refined industrial oil), glucose syrup (industrially processed refined sugar syrup), emulsifier (soya lecithins), and industrial confectionery fats (sal fat, shea fat). These are industrial formulations and processing aids that go beyond basic culinary ingredients, so the overall product is UPF.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

wheat flour (_wheat_ flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin)
OK

thiamine

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

milk chocolate 30% (sugar, cocoa mass, cocoa butter, dried skimmed _milk_)
OK

whey powder (_milk_)
OK

_milk_ fat
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

sal fat
OK

shea fat

A fat derived from the kernels of the Shea tree, commonly used as a moisturizer and sometimes in food for its fat content; a traditional culinary fat in some cultures.
OK

emulsifier (_soya_ lecithins)
OK

wholemeal wheat flour

A whole-grain wheat flour containing bran and germ; a basic ingredient for whole-grain baking.
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.
OK

raising agents (sodium bicarbonate, ammonium bicarbonate)

Leavening agents used to make dough rise; typical food additives in baking.
OK

salt

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

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Common questions about Milk Chocolate Digestives

Is Milk Chocolate Digestives ultra-processed?

Yes — Milk Chocolate Digestives by Tesco 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 several NOVA UPF ingredients and additives, including palm oil (a highly refined industrial oil), glucose syrup (industrially processed refined sugar syrup), emulsifier (soya lecithins), and industrial confectionery fats (sal fat, shea fat). These are industrial formulations and processing aids that go beyond basic culinary ingredients, so the overall product is UPF.

Which ingredients in Milk Chocolate Digestives are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Milk Chocolate Digestives as ultra-processed markers: palm oil, glucose syrup. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Milk Chocolate Digestives?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Double Chocolate Hazelnut Biscuits by Rhythm 108. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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.