Dove's Farm

Ginger oat biscuits

Barcode 5011766991216

Scanned 26 times by Nomi users

Yes — Ginger oat biscuits is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains palm oil, which is a highly processed refined oil, and barley malt extract, which is an industrially processed flavoring extract. These industrial ingredients make the overall product ultra-processed according to NOVA, even though many other ingredients are basic foods (oats, wheat flour, sugar, ginger).

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

oats*26%
OK

wheat flour

Fine flour milled from wheat, a basic baking staple used for bread, cakes, and sauces.
OK

(contains ascorbic acid and statutory nutrients typical values calcium, iron, niacin, thiamin)
OK

sugar

A basic sweetener derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; typically granulated form used widely in cooking and baking.
OK

palm oil*
OK

wholemeal wheat flour*
OK

stem ginger*6% (stem ginger*5.4%, sugar*0.6%)
OK

barley malt fat extract*
OK

ginger powder*2%
OK

raising agents

A generic term for leavening agents used to make dough rise (e.g., baking powder, baking soda). These are basic food additives or ingredients in baking.

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Common questions about Ginger oat biscuits

Is Ginger oat biscuits ultra-processed?

Yes — Ginger oat biscuits by Dove's Farm is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains palm oil, which is a highly processed refined oil, and barley malt extract, which is an industrially processed flavoring extract. These industrial ingredients make the overall product ultra-processed according to NOVA, even though many other ingredients are basic foods (oats, wheat flour, sugar, ginger).

What are healthier alternatives to Ginger oat biscuits?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Oat Shortbread by walkers, Oat Crumbles by Island Bakery. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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.