Chocolate Oat Biscuits

Barcode 5060309070376

Yes — Chocolate Oat Biscuits is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredients list includes industrial additives and highly processed components such as emulsifiers (soya lecithin, polyglycerol polyricinoleate, polyglycerol esters of fatty acids), palm oil-based margarine and shortening, and flavouring. These are hallmarks of NOVA group 4 ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

oats (30%)
OK

milk chocolate (16%) (sugar, cocoa butter, skimmed milk powder, cocoa mass, anhydrous milk fat, emulsifier: soya lecithin, polyglycerol polyricinoleate, natural vanilla flavour)
OK

sugar

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

margarine

Margarine made from vegetable oils (palm and rapeseed), a processed fat spread.
OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

salt

A basic mineral salt used for seasoning; present here with a stated 2% portion, but still a simple, minimally processed ingredient.
OK

emulsifier: polyglycerol esters of fatty acids
UPF

curcumin

Bright yellow pigment derived from turmeric (Curcuma longa) used as a natural food colorant.
OK

annatto bixin
UPF

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
OK

shortening (palm oil, vegetable oil)
OK

wholemeal wheat flour

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

wheat flour

A basic cereal flour derived from wheat, fortified with calcium, iron, niacin, and thiamin.
OK

liquid pasteurised whole egg
OK

raising agents: sodium acid pyrophosphate
OK

sodium bicarbonate

Baking soda; a basic leavening agent used in baking and cooking.
OK

salt

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

Common questions about Chocolate Oat Biscuits

Is Chocolate Oat Biscuits ultra-processed?

Yes — Chocolate Oat Biscuits is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredients list includes industrial additives and highly processed components such as emulsifiers (soya lecithin, polyglycerol polyricinoleate, polyglycerol esters of fatty acids), palm oil-based margarine and shortening, and flavouring. These are hallmarks of NOVA group 4 ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Chocolate Oat Biscuits are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Chocolate Oat Biscuits as ultra-processed markers: margarine, curcumin, flavouring. 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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.