Weetabix

Weetabix Mini Carmalised biscuit

Barcode 5010029231281

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Yes — Weetabix Mini Carmalised biscuit is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) according to NOVA. The ingredient list includes several industrially processed additives/ingredients: flavouring (an industrial flavour additive), partially inverted sugar syrup (an industrially processed inverted sugar), and palm oil (a highly refined oil). The presence of any such ingredient is sufficient to classify the food as UPF. Other ingredients like wholegrain wheat, sugar, fortified wheat flour, basic minerals, and vitamins do not change this classification.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

wholegrain wheat (89%)
OK

sugar

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

caramelised biscuit pieces (10%) (wheat flour (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, iron, nicotinamide, thiamin hydrochloride), sugar, rapeseed oil, partially inverted sugar syrup, palm oil, raising agent: sodium hydrogen carbonate, salt, cinnamon)
OK

salt

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

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
OK

iron

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

niacin (vitamin b3)

A water-soluble vitamin used as a nutrient and often added to foods as a fortifying vitamin.
OK

thiamin (vitamin b1)

A water-soluble B vitamin essential for carbohydrate metabolism, energy production and nervous system function; commonly used as a dietary supplement or nutrient in foods.
OK

riboflavin (b2)

Vitamin B2 used as a fortifying nutrient in foods; a natural component of some ingredients and commonly added in fortification.
OK

folic acid

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

vitamin d

Fat-soluble vitamin used for fortification and dietary supplementation; commonly present in foods as a nutrient or supplement.

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Common questions about Weetabix Mini Carmalised biscuit

Is Weetabix Mini Carmalised biscuit ultra-processed?

Yes — Weetabix Mini Carmalised biscuit by Weetabix is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) according to NOVA. The ingredient list includes several industrially processed additives/ingredients: flavouring (an industrial flavour additive), partially inverted sugar syrup (an industrially processed inverted sugar), and palm oil (a highly refined oil). The presence of any such ingredient is sufficient to classify the food as UPF. Other ingredients like wholegrain wheat, sugar, fortified wheat flour, basic minerals, and vitamins do not change this classification.

Which ingredients in Weetabix Mini Carmalised biscuit are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Weetabix Mini Carmalised biscuit as an ultra-processed marker: flavouring. 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?

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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.