Tesco

Digestive

Barcode 5057753031756

Scanned 22 times by Nomi users

Yes — Digestive is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it includes palm oil (a highly processed refined oil) and partially inverted refiners syrup (an industrially processed inverted sugar syrup). These ingredients meet NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods. Other ingredients (vitamins/minerals for fortification, basic flours, sugar, basic raising agents, and salt) do not change this classification.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

ingredients wheat flour [wheat flour
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)

A water-soluble vitamin used as a nutrient and often added to foods as a fortifying vitamin.
OK

thiamin

A water-soluble B vitamin used as a nutrient and fortification ingredient.
OK

wholemeal wheat flour

A coarse, whole-grain flour ground from the entire wheat kernel, used as a basic baking ingredient.
OK

ugar
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

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
OK

oats

Whole grain cereal from the Avena sativa plant; commonly consumed as a breakfast staple or used in baking.
UPF

partially inverted refiners syrup

A refined syrup produced by partial inversion of sucrose, often used as a sweetener; it is an industrially processed syrup.
OK

raising agents (sodium icarbonate, ammonium bicarbonate)
OK

salt. llergy advice or allergens
OK

including cereals containing gluten
OK

see ingredients in bold. also
OK

may contain peanuts and nuts

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Common questions about Digestive

Is Digestive ultra-processed?

Yes — Digestive by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it includes palm oil (a highly processed refined oil) and partially inverted refiners syrup (an industrially processed inverted sugar syrup). These ingredients meet NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods. Other ingredients (vitamins/minerals for fortification, basic flours, sugar, basic raising agents, and salt) do not change this classification.

Which ingredients in Digestive are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Digestive as ultra-processed markers: palm oil, partially inverted refiners 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.