Mcvitie s

Cheddars Original Biscuits

Barcode 50168101

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Yes — Cheddars Original Biscuits is ultra-processed.

Classified as UPF because the ingredients include ultra-processed additives/industrial ingredients such as glucose syrup, barley malt extract, maltodextrin, natural flavourings, and palm oil. These are characteristic of NOVA group 4 ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

5 ultra-processed markers

OK

flour

Ground milled wheat used as a base flour; commonly enriched with minerals (calcium, iron) and B vitamins (niacin).
OK

thiamine

A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B1) used as a nutrient and fortification additive.
UPF

palm oil

Refined vegetable oil extracted from palm fruit; common culinary oil.
OK

dried powdered cheese (11%, of which cheddar 50%) (milk)
OK

dried autolysed yeast
OK

raising agents

Leavening agents used to make dough rise; commonly consists of ammonium bicarbonate and sodium bicarbonate.
UPF

glucose syrup

A processed syrup made from starch (usually corn) consisting mainly of glucose; commonly used as a sweetener and thickener.
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

barley and barley malt extract

A malt extract derived from barley; concentrated sweet syrup used for flavouring and browning in baking and brewing.
OK

natural flavouring (dried yeast extract, potassium chloride)
OK

dried cheese (milk)
UPF

maltodextrin

A white powder made from starch that has been partially hydrolyzed; used as a thickener or filler and widely used as a food additive.
UPF

natural flavourings

Flavorings derived from natural sources used to impart taste or aroma; typically a mix of essential oils, compounds, or extracts.
OK

dried whey (milk)

Powdered whey, the liquid whey component dried for use as a dairy protein and flavoring in foods.
OK

vegetable oils (coconut)
OK

rapeseed

A basic agricultural oilseed used to produce rapeseed oil; commonly pressed or extracted for cooking. Used as a culinary ingredient.
UPF

lactic acid

A simple food acidity regulator and preservative derived from fermentation; used to adjust acidity in foods and beverages.
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.

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Common questions about Cheddars Original Biscuits

Is Cheddars Original Biscuits ultra-processed?

Yes — Cheddars Original Biscuits by Mcvitie s is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as UPF because the ingredients include ultra-processed additives/industrial ingredients such as glucose syrup, barley malt extract, maltodextrin, natural flavourings, and palm oil. These are characteristic of NOVA group 4 ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Cheddars Original Biscuits are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 5 ingredients in Cheddars Original Biscuits as ultra-processed markers: palm oil, glucose syrup, maltodextrin, natural flavourings, lactic acid. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Cheddars Original Biscuits?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Cheddar cheesies by Cheesies. 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.