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Yes — Digestive is ultra-processed.
The product contains partially inverted sugar syrup, which is an industrially processed syrup where sucrose has been chemically broken down. According to the NOVA-based rules, this ingredient makes the product ultra-processed (UPF).
Similar products that aren't ultra-processed — swap and keep the flavour.
Other biscuits & cookies Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
Taste the Difference All Butter Highland Shortbread Fingers
Sainsbury's
Not UPF
All butter choc chip shortbread
Sainsburys
Not UPF
Oat Crumbles
Island Bakery
Not UPF
All butter scottish shortbread assortment
Marks & Spencer
Not UPF
Almond Thins
Jules Destrooper
Not UPF
Shortbread
M&S
Not UPF
Shortbread Fingers
Aldi
Not UPF
Tropical fields crispy coconut rolls
Alli & Rose Llc
Not UPF
Festive shapes
Walkers
Not UPF
Yes — Digestive by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains partially inverted sugar syrup, which is an industrially processed syrup where sucrose has been chemically broken down. According to the NOVA-based rules, this ingredient makes the product ultra-processed (UPF).
Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Shortbread Fingers by Walker’s, All butter shortbread fingers by Tesco, Shortbread All Butter Fingers by Sainsbury's. See the healthier alternatives above for details.
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.
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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.