Seeded Breakfast Biscuits

Barcode 5000168015279

Yes — Seeded Breakfast Biscuits is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients/additives: invert sugar syrup (an industrially processed inverted sugar), emulsifier E472 (an industrial emulsifier), flavouring (industrial flavor additive), disodium diphosphate (a leavening acidity regulator), and flour treatment agent sodium metabisulphite. According to NOVA, the presence of such cosmetic and functional additives and industrially processed sugars makes the product ultra-processed (UPF).

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

wheat flour

Finely ground cereal flour from wheat; a fundamental baking ingredient.
OK

wholemeal wheat flour (2%)
OK

flaxseed (2%)
OK

sesame seeds (2%)
OK

wholemeal wheat bran
OK

rolled oats

Thin flat oats steamed and rolled to flatten them for quicker cooking; a minimally processed cereal grain.
OK

raising agents

Leavening agents used to make dough rise; commonly consists of ammonium bicarbonate and sodium bicarbonate.
OK

disodium diphosphate

A food additive used as a leavening agent or buffering salt; common in processed foods.
OK

molasses

A thick, dark syrup produced during sugar refining, rich in flavor and used in baking and cooking.
UPF

invert sugar syrup

A refined sugar syrup produced by hydrolyzing sucrose into glucose and fructose; a processed sweetener often used in foods.
OK

dried skimmed milk

Dried skimmed milk is powdered milk with fat removed, used as a dairy ingredient to provide protein and calcium.
OK

quinoa

A gluten-free seed-like grain, often used as a nutritious base or side dish.
OK

emulsifier (e472)
UPF

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
OK

yeast

A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
UPF

flour treatment agent (sodium metabisulphite)

Sodium metabisulphite used as a flour bleaching/stabilizing additive to preserve color and extend shelf life.

Common questions about Seeded Breakfast Biscuits

Is Seeded Breakfast Biscuits ultra-processed?

Yes — Seeded Breakfast Biscuits 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 industrial ingredients/additives: invert sugar syrup (an industrially processed inverted sugar), emulsifier E472 (an industrial emulsifier), flavouring (industrial flavor additive), disodium diphosphate (a leavening acidity regulator), and flour treatment agent sodium metabisulphite. According to NOVA, the presence of such cosmetic and functional additives and industrially processed sugars makes the product ultra-processed (UPF).

Which ingredients in Seeded Breakfast Biscuits are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Seeded Breakfast Biscuits as ultra-processed markers: invert sugar syrup, flavouring, flour treatment agent (sodium metabisulphite). 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.