Milk Chocolate Biscuits

Barcode 5029788165645

Yes — Milk Chocolate Biscuits is ultra-processed.

This product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives typical of UPFs, including glucose syrup, sorbitol, dextrose, preservative E202, flavorings, and coloring E120. These are markers of industrial formulations beyond basic culinary processing.

Ingredients

6 ultra-processed markers

OK

wheat flour

Finely ground cereal flour from wheat; a fundamental baking ingredient.
OK

sugar

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

vegetable oils

A broad category of edible fats derived from plant sources, used for cooking and frying. Includes oils such as soybean, canola, sunflower, corn, etc.
UPF

glucose syrup

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

sorbitol

A sugar alcohol used as a sweetener and humectant in foods, often in sugar-free products.
OK

wheat starch

Starch extracted from wheat grain, used as a thickener, filler, or texture modifier in foods.
UPF

dextrose

A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.
OK

citric acid

A naturally occurring weak organic acid used as an acidity regulator and flavor enhancer in foods. Obtained by fermentation of sugars from citrus fruits or produced synthetically; widely used as a preservative and pH adjuster.
UPF

carmine (cochineal)

A red food colorant derived from crushed cochineal insects. Used to impart a red or pink hue in a variety of foods and cosmetics.
UPF

flavors

General term for added flavoring substances; can be natural or artificial. Used to impart or enhance taste and aroma in foods.
OK

salt

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

potassium sorbate (e202)

Food preservative used to inhibit molds, yeast, and bacteria in various products; an industrial additive derived through chemical processing.
OK

raising agent e500

A chemical leavening agent used in baking; E500 corresponds to sodium bicarbonate (baking soda). It reacts with acids to produce carbon dioxide, causing dough to rise.
OK

proteins

A broad category of biological macromolecules, essential nutrients including amino acids; can refer to dietary proteins from various sources.
OK

milk proteins

Proteins derived from milk (e.g., casein, whey proteins) used as a food ingredient to add texture, nutrition, or functional properties.
OK

whey powder

Powder derived from whey, the liquid byproduct of cheese production, rich in whey proteins and commonly used as a protein supplement or functional ingredient.
OK

Skimmed Milk Powder

Skimmed milk powder is made by removing water from pasteurized skim milk.

Common questions about Milk Chocolate Biscuits

Is Milk Chocolate Biscuits ultra-processed?

Yes — Milk Chocolate Biscuits is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives typical of UPFs, including glucose syrup, sorbitol, dextrose, preservative E202, flavorings, and coloring E120. These are markers of industrial formulations beyond basic culinary processing.

Which ingredients in Milk Chocolate Biscuits are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 6 ingredients in Milk Chocolate Biscuits as ultra-processed markers: glucose syrup, sorbitol, dextrose, carmine (cochineal), flavors, potassium sorbate (e202). See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.