Twix

Chocolate Biscuits

Barcode 5000159557344

Scanned 13 times by Nomi users

Yes — Chocolate Biscuits is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredients include industrial additives and formulations: glucose syrup (sirop de glucose), palm fat (matière grasse de palme), emulsifier soy lecithin (émulsifiant – lécithine de soja), and added flavouring/aroma (arôme). These are hallmarks of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

sugar

A basic, single-ingredient sweetener derived from sugarcane or sugar beet.
UPF

glucose syrup

A liquid sweetener made from hydrolyzed starch (glucose), commonly used in foods.
OK

wheat flour

Milled from wheat, a common basic staple used as a base dry ingredient in baking and cooking.
OK

matière grasse de palme
OK

cocoa butter

Fat extracted from cacao beans; a basic fat used in chocolate making and confectionery.
OK

whole milk powder

Powdered milk obtained by removing water from fresh whole milk, used to provide dairy solids and flavor.
OK

skim milk powder

Dried dairy product made by removing fat from milk; a basic dairy ingredient used for fortification or as a powder form for reconstitution.
OK

defatted cocoa powder

Powder obtained from cocoa beans with most of the fat removed; used to provide cocoa flavor with lower fat content.
OK

salt

A mineral compound used as a seasoning and preservative; is a fundamental food ingredient.
OK

emulsifier (soy lecithin)

A common emulsifier derived from soy, used to blend fats and liquids in foods.
OK

vanilla extract

A traditional vanilla flavoring extract used to impart vanilla flavor.
UPF

baking powder (e500)

Leavening agent used to make baked goods rise; typically a mixture of acid and base (sodium bicarbonate) with a dry carrier. In this form, it is a ready-to-use ingredient.
OK

arôme. (peut contenir: fruits à coque, autres céréales contenant du gluten). le chocolat blanc contient des matières grasses végétales en plus du beurre de cacao

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Common questions about Chocolate Biscuits

Is Chocolate Biscuits ultra-processed?

Yes — Chocolate Biscuits by Twix is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredients include industrial additives and formulations: glucose syrup (sirop de glucose), palm fat (matière grasse de palme), emulsifier soy lecithin (émulsifiant – lécithine de soja), and added flavouring/aroma (arôme). These are hallmarks of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Chocolate Biscuits are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Chocolate Biscuits as ultra-processed markers: glucose syrup, baking powder (e500). 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.