Chocolate Biscuits

Barcode 5010084904595

Yes — Chocolate Biscuits is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredients include several industrial additives and formulations: palm fat and palm oil (highly refined fats), hydrogenated palm kernel oil (industrial hydrogenation), glucose syrup (industrially extracted sugar syrup), emulsifier lecithins (soy), colour additives (sulphite ammoniac caramel, lutein, paprika extract), flavouring, and preservative sorbic acid. The presence of these UPF markers places the product in NOVA Group 4.

Ingredients

5 ultra-processed markers

OK

sugar

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

wheat flour

Finely ground cereal flour from wheat; a fundamental baking ingredient.
UPF

palm fat

A fat derived from the fruit of oil palm. Often a highly processed vegetable oil used in food production.
OK

fat-reduced cocoa powder (4%)
OK

salt

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

corn starch

A refined starch extracted from corn, used as a thickening agent in foods.
OK

ascorbic acid (flour treatment agent)

Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) used as a dough conditioner to strengthen gluten structure in flour.
UPF

palm oil

A widely used edible oil pressed from the fruit of oil palms; a basic culinary oil but highly processed in many commercial products.
OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
UPF

glucose syrup

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

whole milk powder

Whole milk powder is made by evaporating milk to dryness. It is a convenient form of milk that can be reconstituted with water. It is used in baking, confectionery, and as a milk substitute in various recipes.
OK

alcohol

A generic alcoholic beverage or ingredient containing ethanol used for flavoring, extraction, or preservation.
OK

palm kernel oil hydrogenated
OK

emulsifier (lecithins (soy))
OK

colours (sulphite ammoniac caramel, lutein, paprika extract)
UPF

flavouring

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

sorbic acid

Sorbic acid, a chemical preservative used to inhibit mold, yeast and fungi in foods.

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Common questions about Chocolate Biscuits

Is Chocolate Biscuits ultra-processed?

Yes — Chocolate Biscuits is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredients include several industrial additives and formulations: palm fat and palm oil (highly refined fats), hydrogenated palm kernel oil (industrial hydrogenation), glucose syrup (industrially extracted sugar syrup), emulsifier lecithins (soy), colour additives (sulphite ammoniac caramel, lutein, paprika extract), flavouring, and preservative sorbic acid. The presence of these UPF markers places the product in NOVA Group 4.

Which ingredients in Chocolate Biscuits are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 5 ingredients in Chocolate Biscuits as ultra-processed markers: palm fat, palm oil, glucose syrup, flavouring, sorbic 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?

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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.