Lotus

Biscoff melk - lait chocolade - chocolat

Barcode 5410126003703

Scanned 18 times by Nomi users

Yes — Biscoff melk - lait chocolade - chocolat is ultra-processed.

The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA, including palm oil (a highly refined oil), emulsifier lecithins, natural vanilla flavouring, and candy sugar syrup. Presence of any such industrial additives or refined ingredients classifies the product as ultra-processed.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

caramelised biscuits 31%(_wheat_ flour, sugar, vegetable oils(palm, rapeseed), candy sugar syrup, raising agent(sodium hydrogen carbonate), soya flour, salt, cinnamon)
OK

sugar

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

cocoa butter whole _milk_ powder
OK

cocoa mass

Ground or melted cocoa beans; pure cocoa solids used for chocolate making.
OK

emulsifier(lecithins(_soya_))
OK

natural vanilla flavouring

Natural vanilla flavoring used to impart vanilla aroma in foods; typically derived from vanilla beans.
UPF

citric acid

A sour-tasting acidulant used as a preservative and pH adjuster in foods.

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Common questions about Biscoff melk - lait chocolade - chocolat

Is Biscoff melk - lait chocolade - chocolat ultra-processed?

Yes — Biscoff melk - lait chocolade - chocolat by Lotus is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA, including palm oil (a highly refined oil), emulsifier lecithins, natural vanilla flavouring, and candy sugar syrup. Presence of any such industrial additives or refined ingredients classifies the product as ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in Biscoff melk - lait chocolade - chocolat are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Biscoff melk - lait chocolade - chocolat as ultra-processed markers: palm oil, citric acid. 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.