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Yes — Wheat Biscuits is ultra-processed.
This product is ultra-processed because it contains malted barley extract, which is an industrially processed extract used as a flavor enhancer and classified as an ultra-processed ingredient under NOVA. Other ingredients such as sugar, salt, and added vitamins/minerals are not, by themselves, ultra-processed, but the presence of malted barley extract is sufficient to classify the overall product as ultra-processed.
Similar products that aren't ultra-processed — swap and keep the flavour.
Other breakfast cereals & bars Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
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Not UPF
Swiss Style Muesli
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Not UPF
Weetabix, Crunchy Bran
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Low Sugar Granola, Wholegrain Oats, Almonds & Seeds
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Not UPF
Cacao & Orange Oat Bars
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Not UPF
Peanut Butter Oat Bar
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Tesco Free From Red Berry Granola 350g
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Yes — Wheat Biscuits by Morrisons is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is ultra-processed because it contains malted barley extract, which is an industrially processed extract used as a flavor enhancer and classified as an ultra-processed ingredient under NOVA. Other ingredients such as sugar, salt, and added vitamins/minerals are not, by themselves, ultra-processed, but the presence of malted barley extract is sufficient to classify the overall product as ultra-processed.
Nomi flags one ingredient in Wheat Biscuits as an ultra-processed marker: malted barley extract. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.
Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Bitesize shredded wheat by Nestlé, Bite size wheat shreds by Harvest Morn, Aldi, Nestle Shredded wheat 24pk by Nestlé. See the healthier alternatives above for details.
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.
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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.
