Lotus

Biscoff

Barcode 5410126656022

Scanned 22 times by Nomi users

Yes — Biscoff is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains palm oil (a highly refined industrial oil) within the vegetable oils declaration, which falls under NOVA ultra-processed ingredients. Other ingredients are mostly basic (wheat flour, sugar, soya flour, salt, cinnamon, sodium hydrogen carbonate).

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

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

vegetable oils (palm*, soya)
UPF

candy sugar syrup

A syrup made from refined sugars; typically industrially produced and used as a sweetener in confections and baked goods.
OK

sodium hydrogen carbonate (raising agent)

Common leavening agent used to make dough rise; also known as baking soda.
OK

soy flour

A basic single-ingredient flour made from soybeans, used as a gluten-free flour option with high protein content.
OK

salt

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

cinnamon

A sweet-spicy bark spice with warm, woody notes often used in baking and savory dishes.

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Common questions about Biscoff

Is Biscoff ultra-processed?

Yes — Biscoff by Lotus is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains palm oil (a highly refined industrial oil) within the vegetable oils declaration, which falls under NOVA ultra-processed ingredients. Other ingredients are mostly basic (wheat flour, sugar, soya flour, salt, cinnamon, sodium hydrogen carbonate).

Which ingredients in Biscoff are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Biscoff as an ultra-processed marker: candy sugar syrup. 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.