Sweet Wheat Biscuits

Barcode 5201004022325

Yes — Sweet Wheat Biscuits is ultra-processed.

The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients according to the NOVA classification, including flavoring, malt extract, and preservatives (E202, E211). These are industrial additives not used in home kitchens and are characteristic of ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

wheat flour

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

sugar

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

salt

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

vegetable oil

A basic culinary oil extracted from various plant sources used for cooking and frying.
OK

sodium bicarbonate

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

flavoring

A broad, often undefined ingredient that provides taste. In commercial products, flavorings can be natural or artificial and may include esters, solvents, or other additives.
OK

milk powder

Dehydrated milk product used as a dairy ingredient; can be used to add dairy solids.
UPF

malt extract

Concentrated sugary extract derived from malted barley, used as a sweetener and flavoring in foods.
OK

sodium bicarbonate (baking soda)

A leavening agent that releases carbon dioxide when reacting with an acid in baking; commonly used in doughs and baked goods.
OK

color (carotene)
OK

preservatives (e202, e211)

Common questions about Sweet Wheat Biscuits

Is Sweet Wheat Biscuits ultra-processed?

Yes — Sweet Wheat Biscuits is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients according to the NOVA classification, including flavoring, malt extract, and preservatives (E202, E211). These are industrial additives not used in home kitchens and are characteristic of ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Sweet Wheat Biscuits are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Sweet Wheat Biscuits as ultra-processed markers: flavoring, malt extract. 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.