Cherry Filled Biscuits

Barcode 5000168005690

Yes — Cherry Filled Biscuits is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including glucose syrup, modified starch, natural flavouring, emulsifier (sunflower lecithin), stabiliser (sorbitol), and gelling/thickening agent sodium alginate. These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and fit NOVA's definition of ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

wheat flour (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamine)
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

vegetable oil

A basic culinary oil extracted from various plant sources used for cooking and frying.
OK

dried fruit (5%) (sultanas (50%), cherries (50%))
OK

cherry flavour filling (12%) (glucose syrup, water, sugar, glycerol, sodium alginate, citric acid, natural cherry flavour, colour (anthocyanins))
OK

rice flour

A finely milled flour from milled rice, commonly used as a gluten-free thickener or flour substitute in baking and cooking.
OK

dried whole egg

Dried eggs obtained by removing moisture, used as a convenient source of protein and functional binder.
UPF

modified starch

Starch that has been chemically or physically modified to alter its thickening, texture, or stability properties; commonly used as a thickener or stabilizer in processed foods.
OK

salt

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

raising agents (sodium bicarbonate, ammonium bicarbonate)

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

natural flavouring

A generic flavoring ingredient derived from natural sources used to impart aroma or taste; may include essential oils or extracts.
UPF

sunflower lecithin

A natural phospholipid emulsifier derived from sunflower seeds, used to improve texture, blend fats and water, and stabilize emulsions in foods.
OK

stabiliser (sorbitol)

Common questions about Cherry Filled Biscuits

Is Cherry Filled Biscuits ultra-processed?

Yes — Cherry Filled Biscuits is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including glucose syrup, modified starch, natural flavouring, emulsifier (sunflower lecithin), stabiliser (sorbitol), and gelling/thickening agent sodium alginate. These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and fit NOVA's definition of ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Cherry Filled Biscuits are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Cherry Filled Biscuits as ultra-processed markers: glucose syrup, modified starch, natural flavouring, sunflower lecithin. 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.