Ginger Biscuits

Barcode 5000169381588

Yes — Ginger Biscuits is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives: partially inverted refiners syrup, invert sugar syrup, glucose syrup (industrially processed sugars), emulsifier (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), flavourings, stabiliser (diphosphates), spirulina concentrate (used as a coloring component), and acidity regulator (acetic acid). The presence of any such ingredient is sufficient to classify the food as UPF under NOVA.

Ingredients

7 ultra-processed markers

OK

wheat flour

A basic flour ground from wheat, often enriched with added minerals and vitamins.
OK

unsalted butter (milk)

Dairy fat produced from milk with no added salt; common cooking fat in many cuisines.
OK

sugar

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

partially inverted refiners syrup

A refined syrup produced by partial inversion of sucrose, often used as a sweetener; it is an industrially processed syrup.
OK

soft brown sugar

A moist, lightly molasses-flavored granulated sugar used in baking and cooking.
UPF

invert sugar syrup

A refined sugar syrup produced by hydrolyzing sucrose into glucose and fructose; a processed sweetener often used in foods.
OK

black treacle

A dark, viscous syrup produced during sugar refining; used as a sweetener and flavoring in baking and desserts.
OK

ginger

A pungent, aromatic rhizome used fresh or dried in cooking and beverages.
UPF

glucose syrup

A processed syrup made from starch (usually corn) consisting mainly of glucose; commonly used as a sweetener and thickener.
OK

raising agents (sodium hydrogen carbonate, disodium dihydrogen pyrophosphate, sodium carbonates)
OK

milk whey powder

Powdered whey derived from milk used as a dairy ingredient.
OK

emulsifier (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids)
UPF

flavourings

Flavourings are additives that are used to enhance or impart flavor to food products. They are considered ultra-processed as they are synthetic or natural substances that are typically extracted, isolated, or synthesized for their flavor properties.
OK

salt

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

dried free range egg albumen
OK

cornflour

Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
OK

colour (vegetable carbon)
OK

safflower concentrate
UPF

stabiliser (diphosphates)

A food additive used as a stabiliser; diphosphates are inorganic phosphate stabilisers.
UPF

spirulina concentrate

Concentrated extract of spirulina algae, used as a source of protein and nutrients in fortified foods or supplements.
UPF

acidity regulator (acetic acid)

Acetic acid used as an acidity regulator and food additive.

Common questions about Ginger Biscuits

Is Ginger Biscuits ultra-processed?

Yes — Ginger Biscuits is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives: partially inverted refiners syrup, invert sugar syrup, glucose syrup (industrially processed sugars), emulsifier (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), flavourings, stabiliser (diphosphates), spirulina concentrate (used as a coloring component), and acidity regulator (acetic acid). The presence of any such ingredient is sufficient to classify the food as UPF under NOVA.

Which ingredients in Ginger Biscuits are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 7 ingredients in Ginger Biscuits as ultra-processed markers: partially inverted refiners syrup, invert sugar syrup, glucose syrup, flavourings, stabiliser (diphosphates), spirulina concentrate, acidity regulator (acetic acid). 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.