Asda

Rich Tea Biscuits

Barcode 5054781719489

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Yes — Rich Tea Biscuits is ultra-processed.

The product contains multiple ultra-processed ingredients according to NOVA. Specifically, palm oil (a highly refined industrial oil) and partially inverted sugar syrup (an industrially processed sugar syrup) are both classified as UPF ingredients. In addition, it contains an emulsifier (mono and diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono and diglycerides of fatty acids), which is an industrial additive used to modify texture and extend shelf life. These additives make the overall product ultra-processed, even though some ingredients like fortified wheat flour, sugar, salt, and standard raising agents are not UPF on their own.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

fortified wheat flour (wheat flour)

Wheat flour that has been enriched with vitamins and minerals (e.g., iron, B vitamins).
OK

calcium carbonate

A basic inorganic calcium salt used as a nutrition supplement and anticaking agent in foods.
OK

iron

Essential mineral used as a nutrient or fortifying ingredient in foods.
OK

niacin (vitamin b3)

An essential water-soluble B vitamin involved in energy metabolism; often used as a nutrient supplement or fortificant in foods.
OK

thiamin (b1)

A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B1) essential for carbohydrate metabolism and nervous system function.
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.
UPF

partially inverted sugar syrup

A syrup in which sucrose has been partially inverted into glucose and fructose; produced via acid or enzymatic treatment; used as a sweetener and humectant in foods; typically industrially processed.
OK

barley mait extract
OK

salt

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

raising agents (sodium carbonates, ammonium carbonates)

Mixture of inorganic leavening agents used to release gases (CO2) to help doughs and batters rise; typically includes sodium carbonate (soda) and ammonium carbonate (ammonium salt).
OK

emulsifier (mono and diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono and diglycerides of fatty acids)

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Common questions about Rich Tea Biscuits

Is Rich Tea Biscuits ultra-processed?

Yes — Rich Tea Biscuits by Asda is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains multiple ultra-processed ingredients according to NOVA. Specifically, palm oil (a highly refined industrial oil) and partially inverted sugar syrup (an industrially processed sugar syrup) are both classified as UPF ingredients. In addition, it contains an emulsifier (mono and diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono and diglycerides of fatty acids), which is an industrial additive used to modify texture and extend shelf life. These additives make the overall product ultra-processed, even though some ingredients like fortified wheat flour, sugar, salt, and standard raising agents are not UPF on their own.

Which ingredients in Rich Tea Biscuits are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Rich Tea Biscuits as ultra-processed markers: palm oil, partially inverted sugar 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?

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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.