Oat Biscuits

Barcode 5000168006673

Yes — Oat Biscuits is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains industrial ingredients and additives including golden syrup made with partially inverted sugar syrup, glucose-fructose syrup, processed vegetable oils (palm, rapeseed), emulsifiers (sunseed lecithin, E476), and natural flavouring, all of which are characteristic of ultra-processed foods in the NOVA system.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

wholegrain rolled oats (39%)
OK

golden syrup (partially inverted sugar syrup) (13%)
UPF

glucose-fructose syrup

A commercially produced sweet syrup made by hydrolyzing and blending glucose and fructose sugars; widely used as a sweetener in foods and beverages.
OK

sugar

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

Vegetable Oils (Palm, Rapeseed)

A blend of oils extracted from palm and rapeseed plants.
OK

milk chocolate (8%: cocoa mass, dried skimmed milk, dried whey)
OK

butter oil (5%)
OK

emulsifiers (sunseed lecithin, e476)
UPF

natural flavouring

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

butter

Dairy fat used as a basic cooking fat; minimal processing.
OK

wheat flour (wheat flour, calcium, iron, thiamin)
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.
OK

contains: 20% oaty biscuit pieces

Common questions about Oat Biscuits

Is Oat Biscuits ultra-processed?

Yes — Oat Biscuits is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains industrial ingredients and additives including golden syrup made with partially inverted sugar syrup, glucose-fructose syrup, processed vegetable oils (palm, rapeseed), emulsifiers (sunseed lecithin, E476), and natural flavouring, all of which are characteristic of ultra-processed foods in the NOVA system.

Which ingredients in Oat Biscuits are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Oat Biscuits as ultra-processed markers: glucose-fructose syrup, Vegetable Oils (Palm, Rapeseed), natural 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?

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.