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24 wheat biscuits by Morrisons Savers,Morrisons
Morrisons Savers,Morrisons

24 wheat biscuits

Barcode 5010251425878
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — 24 wheat biscuits is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains barley malt extract, which is an industrially processed flavoring/extract ingredient according to NOVA-style criteria.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker
  • OK
    wheat
    A basic cereal grain widely used as a staple food ingredient. In its refined form it can be used to make flour for bread, pastries, and other products.
  • UPF
    Barley Malt Extract
    Barley malt extract is a sweetener made from malted barley grains.
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    niacin (vitamin b3)
    A water-soluble vitamin used as a nutrient and often added to foods as a fortifying vitamin.
  • OK
    iron
    Essential mineral used as a nutrient or fortifying ingredient in foods.
  • OK
    thiamine
    A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B1) used as a nutrient and fortification additive.
  • OK
    riboflavin
    A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B2) used as a nutrient and fortification additive.
  • OK
    folic acid
    A B-vitamin (B9) important for DNA synthesis and red blood cell formation; commonly added to fortified foods and supplements.

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Common questions about 24 wheat biscuits

Is 24 wheat biscuits ultra-processed?

Yes — 24 wheat biscuits by Morrisons Savers,Morrisons is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains barley malt extract, which is an industrially processed flavoring/extract ingredient according to NOVA-style criteria.

Which ingredients in 24 wheat biscuits are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in 24 wheat biscuits as an ultra-processed marker: Barley Malt Extract. 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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