Asda

Ginger nuts

Barcode 5054781745563

Scanned 17 times by Nomi users

Yes — Ginger nuts is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains industrial ingredients and additives, specifically glucose-fructose syrup and palm oil, which are considered UPF under the NOVA system. Other ingredients like fortified wheat flour, sugar, raising agents, salt, ground ginger, and lemon oil are not UPF on their own, but the presence of the identified UPF ingredients makes the overall product UPF.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

fortified wheat flour

A basic flour enriched with added vitamins and minerals (calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin). Used as a staple baking ingredient.
OK

sugar

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

glucose-fructose syrup

A commercially produced sweet syrup made by hydrolyzing and blending glucose and fructose sugars; widely used as a sweetener in foods and beverages.
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 semolina

Coarsely ground durum wheat granules used for pasta and certain baked goods; a basic cereal product.
OK

ground ginger

Powdered ginger root used as a spice and flavoring.
OK

raising agent (sodium carbonates, diphosphates)
OK

salt

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

lemon oil

A volatile essential oil extracted from lemon peels, used as a citrus flavoring or aroma in foods.

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Common questions about Ginger nuts

Is Ginger nuts ultra-processed?

Yes — Ginger nuts by Asda is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains industrial ingredients and additives, specifically glucose-fructose syrup and palm oil, which are considered UPF under the NOVA system. Other ingredients like fortified wheat flour, sugar, raising agents, salt, ground ginger, and lemon oil are not UPF on their own, but the presence of the identified UPF ingredients makes the overall product UPF.

Which ingredients in Ginger nuts are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Ginger nuts as ultra-processed markers: glucose-fructose syrup, palm oil, lemon oil. 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.