Scottish tablet

Barcode 5032015000374

Yes — Scottish tablet is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because the ingredient list includes glucose syrup, which is an industrially processed sugar and explicitly considered a UPF ingredient in the NOVA framework used here. Other ingredients (sugar, whole milk, salted butter, sweetened condensed milk) are basic culinary ingredients, but the presence of glucose syrup is sufficient for a UPF classification.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

sugar

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

whole milk

Dairy liquid from cows; pasteurized, unsweetened, common base ingredient in cooking and beverages.
OK

salted butter

Dairy fat from churned cream, usually salted for flavor; widely used as a cooking fat.
UPF

sweetened condensed milk

Dairy product made by removing water from milk and adding sugar; thick, syrupy, and highly sweetened.
UPF

glucose syrup

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

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Common questions about Scottish tablet

Is Scottish tablet ultra-processed?

Yes — Scottish tablet is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because the ingredient list includes glucose syrup, which is an industrially processed sugar and explicitly considered a UPF ingredient in the NOVA framework used here. Other ingredients (sugar, whole milk, salted butter, sweetened condensed milk) are basic culinary ingredients, but the presence of glucose syrup is sufficient for a UPF classification.

Which ingredients in Scottish tablet are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Scottish tablet as ultra-processed markers: sweetened condensed milk, glucose syrup. 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.