McVitie's

McVitie's Hobnobs Milk Choc Jumbo Pack

Barcode 5000168188713

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Yes — McVitie's Hobnobs Milk Choc Jumbo Pack is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains several industrial additives and highly processed ingredients, including emulsifiers (soya lecithin, E476), vegetable oil (palm), vegetable fats (palm), glucose-fructose syrup, and natural flavouring. These are characteristic of ultra-processed foods under the NOVA classification.

Ingredients

5 ultra-processed markers

OK

rolled oats (30%)
OK

milk chocolate (25%) [sugar
OK

cocoa butter

A fat extracted from cocoa beans, used in chocolate, cosmetics, and baking as a fat component.
OK

cocoa mass

Ground or melted cocoa beans; pure cocoa solids used for chocolate making.
OK

dried skimmed milk

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

dried whey (milk)

Powdered whey, the liquid whey component dried for use as a dairy protein and flavoring in foods.
OK

butter oil (milk)

Fat component derived from milk, used as a dairy fat or spread; often included in chocolate or bakery products.
UPF

palm oil

Palm-derived vegetable fat/oil used for cooking and in processed foods; often refined.
OK

shea butter

Fat extracted from the shea tree nuts, used in cooking and as a fat component in some foods.
UPF

emulsifier (soy lecithin, e476)

A food additive used to stabilize emulsions; E476 refers to polyglycerol polyricinoleate (PGPR), often used to improve texture and shelf-life.
UPF

natural flavouring

A flavoring substance used to impart taste or aroma; likely an additive derived from natural sources. The extra closing bracket in the original name is ignored for description.
OK

wholemeal wheat flour

Wholegrain wheat flour used in baking.
OK

sugar

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

palm oil

Refined vegetable oil extracted from palm fruit; common culinary 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.
OK

raising agents (sodium bicarbonate, ammonium bicarbonate). salt

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Common questions about McVitie's Hobnobs Milk Choc Jumbo Pack

Is McVitie's Hobnobs Milk Choc Jumbo Pack ultra-processed?

Yes — McVitie's Hobnobs Milk Choc Jumbo Pack by McVitie's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains several industrial additives and highly processed ingredients, including emulsifiers (soya lecithin, E476), vegetable oil (palm), vegetable fats (palm), glucose-fructose syrup, and natural flavouring. These are characteristic of ultra-processed foods under the NOVA classification.

Which ingredients in McVitie's Hobnobs Milk Choc Jumbo Pack are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 5 ingredients in McVitie's Hobnobs Milk Choc Jumbo Pack as ultra-processed markers: palm oil, emulsifier (soy lecithin, e476), natural flavouring, palm oil, glucose-fructose syrup. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to McVitie's Hobnobs Milk Choc Jumbo Pack?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Oat Shortbread by walkers, Oat Crumbles by Island Bakery. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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.