Cinnamon Biscuits

Barcode 5000168038889

Yes — Cinnamon Biscuits is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredients include palm oil (a highly refined oil), polydextrose (an industrially produced soluble fiber), natural flavourings (industrial flavor additives), cinnamon flavouring, and emulsifier sunflower lecithin. These additives and processed ingredients place it in the NOVA ultra-processed category.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

flour (58%)
OK

wheat flour

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

calcium

Mineral supplement; not a food ingredient by itself but can be added to foods as fortification. Typically not consumed alone as a food.
OK

iron

Essential mineral used as a nutrient or fortifying ingredient in foods.
OK

riboflavin

A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B2) used as a nutrient and fortification additive.
OK

folic acid

A B-vitamin (B9) important for DNA synthesis and red blood cell formation; commonly added to fortified foods and supplements.
OK

tapioca starch

Starch extracted from cassava (tapioca root), used as a thickener and binder.
OK

vegetable oils (sunflower, palm (certified sustainable)
OK

wholemeal wheat flour

Wholegrain wheat flour used in baking.
OK

polydextrose
OK

sucrose

Common table sugar; a basic single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

raising agents sodium bicarbonate
OK

ammonium bicarbonate
OK

cinnamon flavouring
UPF

natural flavourings

Flavorings derived from natural sources used to impart taste or aroma; typically a mix of essential oils, compounds, 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

potassium chloride

Mineral salt used as a salt substitute in food. A basic inorganic ingredient commonly used for seasoning or fortification; not ultra-processed.
OK

magnesium chloride

A mineral salt used as a stabilizer, coagulant, or electrolyte supplement in foods and beverages.

Common questions about Cinnamon Biscuits

Is Cinnamon Biscuits ultra-processed?

Yes — Cinnamon Biscuits is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredients include palm oil (a highly refined oil), polydextrose (an industrially produced soluble fiber), natural flavourings (industrial flavor additives), cinnamon flavouring, and emulsifier sunflower lecithin. These additives and processed ingredients place it in the NOVA ultra-processed category.

Which ingredients in Cinnamon Biscuits are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Cinnamon Biscuits as ultra-processed markers: natural flavourings, 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.