Thomas Tunnock LTD

Tunnock's Caramel Wafer Biscuits imp

Barcode 5010975070095

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Yes — Tunnock's Caramel Wafer Biscuits imp is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredients include multiple industrial formulations and additives: glucose syrup, invert sugar syrup (industrially processed sugars), palm oil and blend of palm oil and shea butter (highly refined oils), emulsifier soya lecithin (E322), and added flavouring. Any presence of such additives and refined syrups makes the product UPF according to NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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caramel 50% (glucose syrup, sugar, sweetened condensed milk, invert sugar syrup, palm oil, flavouring, emulsifier: soya lecithin (e322)) milk chocolate 33% (sugar, cocoa solids (min 25%), milk solids (min 14%), blend of palm oil and shea butter, emulsifier: soya lecithin (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin), salt, emulsifier: soya lecithin (e322))

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Common questions about Tunnock's Caramel Wafer Biscuits imp

Is Tunnock's Caramel Wafer Biscuits imp ultra-processed?

Yes — Tunnock's Caramel Wafer Biscuits imp by Thomas Tunnock LTD is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredients include multiple industrial formulations and additives: glucose syrup, invert sugar syrup (industrially processed sugars), palm oil and blend of palm oil and shea butter (highly refined oils), emulsifier soya lecithin (E322), and added flavouring. Any presence of such additives and refined syrups makes the product UPF according to NOVA.

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.