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Yes — Organic wholemeal digestive biscuits is ultra-processed.
The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains palm oil, which is a highly processed refined oil, and barley malt extract, which is an industrially processed extract used as a flavor enhancer. According to the given criteria, the presence of any such industrial formulations or additives makes the entire product UPF, even though other ingredients like wholemeal wheat flour, sugar, and basic raising agents are not UPF on their own.
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Yes — Organic wholemeal digestive biscuits by Doves farm is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains palm oil, which is a highly processed refined oil, and barley malt extract, which is an industrially processed extract used as a flavor enhancer. According to the given criteria, the presence of any such industrial formulations or additives makes the entire product UPF, even though other ingredients like wholemeal wheat flour, sugar, and basic raising agents are not UPF on their own.
Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Organic wholemeal digestive biscuits as ultra-processed markers: palm oil, Barley Malt Extract. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.
Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Shortbread Fingers by Walker’s, All butter shortbread fingers by Tesco, Shortbread All Butter Fingers by Sainsbury's. 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.