Sainsbury's

Nice biscuits

Barcode 5063334012298

Yes — Nice biscuits is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredients include industrial additives and processed ingredients such as palm oil (highly refined oil), glucose syrup (industrially processed sugar), flavouring (industrial flavouring agents), and emulsifier: mono- and diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (an industrial emulsifier).

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

fortified wheat flour

Wheat flour fortified with minerals and vitamins (calcium carbonate, niacin, iron, thiamin). Used as a basic baking ingredient. May be refined flour with additives.
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

desiccated coconut (6%)
UPF

glucose syrup

A processed syrup made from starch (usually corn) consisting mainly of glucose; commonly used as a sweetener and thickener.
OK

raising agents - ammonium carbonate

Leavening agent used in baking; historically ammonium carbonate is used in some crackers and cookies. Can release ammonia and CO2 when heated.
OK

sodium carbonates; sea salt
UPF

flavouring

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

emulsifier: mono - and diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono - and diglycerides of fatty acids. allergy advice:

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Common questions about Nice biscuits

Is Nice biscuits ultra-processed?

Yes — Nice biscuits by Sainsbury's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredients include industrial additives and processed ingredients such as palm oil (highly refined oil), glucose syrup (industrially processed sugar), flavouring (industrial flavouring agents), and emulsifier: mono- and diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (an industrial emulsifier).

Which ingredients in Nice biscuits are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Nice biscuits as ultra-processed markers: palm oil, glucose syrup, 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?

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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.