Duchy Organic, Duchy Originals from Waitrose, Waitrose

Oaten biscuits

Barcode 5000169149843

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No — Oaten biscuits is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid and composed only of basic culinary ingredients: oatmeal, salted butter (butter, salt), sugar, fortified wheat flour (with added vitamins/minerals), sea salt, and a standard raising agent (sodium hydrogen carbonate). There are no industrial additives like emulsifiers, flavor enhancers, artificial sweeteners, refined industrial syrups, or processed fats such as palm fruit oil. Therefore, under the provided NOVA-based rules, this product is not classified as ultra-processed.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

oatmeal (68%)
OK

salted butter (14%) (butter (milk), salt*)
OK

sugar

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

fortified wheat flour

Wheat flour fortified with added vitamins and minerals (calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin).
OK

sea salt

Edible salt extracted from seawater used as a seasoning and preservative.
OK

raising agent (sodium hydrogen carbonate*)

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Common questions about Oaten biscuits

Is Oaten biscuits ultra-processed?

No — Oaten biscuits by Duchy Organic, Duchy Originals from Waitrose, Waitrose is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid and composed only of basic culinary ingredients: oatmeal, salted butter (butter, salt), sugar, fortified wheat flour (with added vitamins/minerals), sea salt, and a standard raising agent (sodium hydrogen carbonate). There are no industrial additives like emulsifiers, flavor enhancers, artificial sweeteners, refined industrial syrups, or processed fats such as palm fruit oil. Therefore, under the provided NOVA-based rules, this product is not classified as ultra-processed.

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.