Maltesers

Chocolate Biscuits

Barcode 5000159020312

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Yes — Chocolate Biscuits is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial ingredients and additives such as glucose syrup, barley malt extract, palm fat, palm kernel fat, and emulsifiers (soya lecithin, E492). Glucose syrup and barley malt extract are refined, industrially produced sugar ingredients; palm and palm kernel fats are highly refined fats; and emulsifiers like lecithin and E492 are additives used to modify texture and shelf life. These are characteristic markers of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

sugar

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

skimmed milk powder

Dehydrated milk with fat removed, used as a dairy ingredient in foods and beverages.
OK

cocoa butter

A fat extracted from cocoa beans, used in chocolate, cosmetics, and baking as a fat component.
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

Concentrated extract derived from barley malt, used as a sweetener or flavoring; common in brewing and baking. It is a processed, concentrated form.
OK

cocoa mass

Ground or melted cocoa beans; pure cocoa solids used for chocolate making.
UPF

palm fat

A fat derived from the fruit of oil palm. Often a highly processed vegetable oil used in food production.
OK

whey permeate (_milk_)
OK

_milk_ fat
OK

emulsifiers (_soya_ lecithin, e492)
OK

palm kernel fat

A fat derived from the kernels of oil palms used as a basic culinary fat in foods.
OK

wheat flour

Ground wheat used as a basic baking ingredient; simple, minimally processed cereal product.
OK

raising agents (e341, e501, e500)
OK

gluten

Protein complex formed from wheat; provides structure and elasticity in doughs; widely used as a food ingredient.
OK

whey powder (_milk_)
OK

salt

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

glazing agent (pectins)

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Common questions about Chocolate Biscuits

Is Chocolate Biscuits ultra-processed?

Yes — Chocolate Biscuits by Maltesers is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial ingredients and additives such as glucose syrup, barley malt extract, palm fat, palm kernel fat, and emulsifiers (soya lecithin, E492). Glucose syrup and barley malt extract are refined, industrially produced sugar ingredients; palm and palm kernel fats are highly refined fats; and emulsifiers like lecithin and E492 are additives used to modify texture and shelf life. These are characteristic markers of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Chocolate Biscuits are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Chocolate Biscuits as ultra-processed markers: glucose syrup, barley malt extract, palm fat. 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.