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Yes — digestives is ultra-processed.
Not a great choice for everyday.
This biscuit is ultra-processed because it contains vegetable oil (palm), a highly processed and refined oil, and partially inverted sugar syrup, an industrially processed syrup in which sucrose has been chemically broken down. These ingredients are UPF markers under the NOVA classification. The flour, sugar, vitamins and minerals, salt, and raising agents are not the factors driving the classification.
Similar products that aren't ultra-processed — swap and keep the flavour.
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Yes — digestives by McVitie's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This biscuit is ultra-processed because it contains vegetable oil (palm), a highly processed and refined oil, and partially inverted sugar syrup, an industrially processed syrup in which sucrose has been chemically broken down. These ingredients are UPF markers under the NOVA classification. The flour, sugar, vitamins and minerals, salt, and raising agents are not the factors driving the classification.
Nomi flags 2 ingredients in digestives as ultra-processed markers: palm oil, partially inverted sugar syrup. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.
Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Cocoa Biscuits by Mr Organic, Oaten biscuits by Duchy Organic, Duchy Originals from Waitrose, Waitrose, All Butter Shortbread by Morrisons. See the healthier alternatives above for details.
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.
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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.
