Sainsbury’s

Malted Milk Biscuits

Barcode 5063334012311

Yes — Malted Milk Biscuits is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed (UPF). The ingredient list is valid. It contains palm oil and flavourings, both of which are identified as UPF ingredients under NOVA. It also includes glucose syrup and barley malt extract, which are industrially processed ingredients. These additives and processed ingredients make the overall product ultra-processed.

Ingredients

4 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.
UPF

Barley Malt Extract

Barley malt extract is a sweetener made from malted barley grains.
OK

milk powder (whole cows')

Powdered milk made from whole cow's milk; used as a beverage ingredient or dairy additive. Provides fat and protein.
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.
UPF

sodium carbonates; glucose syrup

A combined ingredient consisting of sodium carbonate and glucose syrup. Sodium carbonate is a basic inorganic salt often used as a leavening or acidity-control agent in food. Glucose syrup is a refined sweetener derived from starch. When combined in formulations, the item includes a processed syrup component.
OK

sea salt

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

flavourings

Flavourings are additives that are used to enhance or impart flavor to food products. They are considered ultra-processed as they are synthetic or natural substances that are typically extracted, isolated, or synthesized for their flavor properties.

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Common questions about Malted Milk Biscuits

Is Malted Milk Biscuits ultra-processed?

Yes — Malted Milk Biscuits by Sainsbury’s is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed (UPF). The ingredient list is valid. It contains palm oil and flavourings, both of which are identified as UPF ingredients under NOVA. It also includes glucose syrup and barley malt extract, which are industrially processed ingredients. These additives and processed ingredients make the overall product ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in Malted Milk Biscuits are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Malted Milk Biscuits as ultra-processed markers: palm oil, Barley Malt Extract, sodium carbonates; glucose syrup, flavourings. 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.