McVitie's

McVitie's Rich Tea Classic 2 x

Barcode 5000168124858

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Yes — McVitie's Rich Tea Classic 2 x is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because the ingredients include glucose-fructose syrup (an industrially processed sugar syrup) and barley malt extract (an industrial flavoring extract). These additives classify it as an ultra-processed food according to NOVA.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

wheat flour

A common cereal flour ground from wheat; enriched with added nutrients (calcium, iron, niacin, thiamin).
OK

sugar

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

sunflower oil

A basic edible oil pressed from sunflower seeds; common cooking oil.
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.
UPF

Barley Malt Extract

Barley malt extract is a sweetener made from malted barley grains.
OK

raising agents (sodium bicarbonate, ammonium bicarbonate)

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

salt

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

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Common questions about McVitie's Rich Tea Classic 2 x

Is McVitie's Rich Tea Classic 2 x ultra-processed?

Yes — McVitie's Rich Tea Classic 2 x by McVitie's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because the ingredients include glucose-fructose syrup (an industrially processed sugar syrup) and barley malt extract (an industrial flavoring extract). These additives classify it as an ultra-processed food according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in McVitie's Rich Tea Classic 2 x are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in McVitie's Rich Tea Classic 2 x as ultra-processed markers: glucose-fructose syrup, Barley Malt Extract. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

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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?

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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.