Tesco

Oaties biscuits

Barcode 5051277917565

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Yes — Oaties biscuits is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains palm oil (a highly processed refined oil) and invert sugar syrup (an industrially processed inverted sugar). It also includes unspecified flavouring, which is an industrial additive. Any one of these ingredients is sufficient to make the product UPF under NOVA; together they clearly classify it as ultra-processed.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

oat flakes (41%)
OK

sugar

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

palm oil

A widely used edible oil pressed from the fruit of oil palms; a basic culinary oil but highly processed in many commercial products.
OK

wheat flour

A basic flour ground from wheat, often enriched with added minerals and vitamins.
OK

typic ener wholewheat flour (6%)
UPF

invert sugar syrup

A refined sugar syrup produced by hydrolyzing sucrose into glucose and fructose; a processed sweetener often used in foods.
OK

raising agents (sodium bicarbonate, ammonium bicarbonate)

Leavening agents used to make dough rise; typical food additives in baking.
OK

salt

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

flavouring. fat of wh carbo of wh fibre allergy advice aining aluten

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Common questions about Oaties biscuits

Is Oaties biscuits ultra-processed?

Yes — Oaties biscuits by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains palm oil (a highly processed refined oil) and invert sugar syrup (an industrially processed inverted sugar). It also includes unspecified flavouring, which is an industrial additive. Any one of these ingredients is sufficient to make the product UPF under NOVA; together they clearly classify it as ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in Oaties biscuits are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Oaties biscuits as ultra-processed markers: palm oil, invert sugar syrup. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Oaties 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?

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.