Wheat Biscuits

Barcode 5063089267950

Yes — Wheat Biscuits is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains palm oil and flavouring, which are industrially processed ingredients/additives. Other ingredients like fortified wheat flour, sugar, maize flour, and basic raising agents are not UPF on their own, but the presence of palm oil and flavouring makes the overall product UPF according to NOVA.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

fortified wheat flour

Refined wheat flour fortified with vitamins and minerals (typical in bread, cereals, and baked goods).
OK

wheat flour

Finely ground cereal flour from wheat; a fundamental baking ingredient.
OK

calcium carbonate

A basic inorganic calcium salt used as a nutrition supplement and anticaking agent in foods.
OK

niacin (vitamin b3)

An essential water-soluble B vitamin involved in energy metabolism; often used as a nutrient supplement or fortificant in foods.
OK

thiamin (vitamin b1)

A water-soluble B vitamin essential for carbohydrate metabolism, energy production and nervous system function; commonly used as a dietary supplement or nutrient in foods.
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

sugar

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

maize flour

Finely ground maize used as a staple ingredient in baking and cooking; a basic food commodity.
OK

raising agents

A generic term for leavening agents used to make dough rise (e.g., baking powder, baking soda). These are basic food additives or ingredients in baking.
OK

ammonium carbonate
OK

sodium carbonate

Inorganic salt used as a leavening agent or acidity regulator; a basic culinary ingredient.
OK

sea salt

A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
UPF

flavouring

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

Common questions about Wheat Biscuits

Is Wheat Biscuits ultra-processed?

Yes — Wheat Biscuits is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains palm oil and flavouring, which are industrially processed ingredients/additives. Other ingredients like fortified wheat flour, sugar, maize flour, and basic raising agents are not UPF on their own, but the presence of palm oil and flavouring makes the overall product UPF according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in Wheat Biscuits are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Wheat Biscuits as ultra-processed markers: palm oil, 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.