Stockwell

Wheat Biscuits

Barcode 5057753083922

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Yes — Wheat Biscuits is ultra-processed.

Classified as UPF because it contains barley malt extract, which is an industrially processed extract used as a flavor enhancer under the NOVA classification guidelines. Other ingredients (wheat, sugar, salt, vitamins, and minerals) are not UPF on their own, but the presence of malt extract is sufficient to classify the overall product as ultra-processed.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

_wheat_ (95%)
UPF

barley malt extract

Concentrated extract derived from barley malt, used as a sweetener or flavoring; common in brewing and baking. It is a processed, concentrated form.
OK

sugar

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

salt

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

niacin (vitamin b3)

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

iron

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

thiamine

A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B1) used as a nutrient and fortification additive.
OK

riboflavin

A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B2) used as a nutrient and fortification additive.
OK

folic acid

A B-vitamin (B9) important for DNA synthesis and red blood cell formation; commonly added to fortified foods and supplements.

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Common questions about Wheat Biscuits

Is Wheat Biscuits ultra-processed?

Yes — Wheat Biscuits by Stockwell is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as UPF because it contains barley malt extract, which is an industrially processed extract used as a flavor enhancer under the NOVA classification guidelines. Other ingredients (wheat, sugar, salt, vitamins, and minerals) are not UPF on their own, but the presence of malt extract is sufficient to classify the overall product as ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in Wheat Biscuits are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Wheat Biscuits as an ultra-processed marker: barley malt extract. 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.