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10 Biscoff Biscuits by Lotus
Lotus

10 Biscoff Biscuits

Barcode 5410126656145
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Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — 10 Biscoff Biscuits is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains candy sugar syrup (an industrially processed sugar syrup) and refined palm oil, which are characteristic ultra-processed ingredients according to NOVA.

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
    vegetable oils (palm and rapeseed)
    A mix of common culinary vegetable oils, including palm oil and rapeseed (canola) oil. Used as fats or bases in cooking and food production.
  • 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.
  • UPF
    palm oil from sustainable and certified plantations
    Palm oil derived from sustainably managed and certified plantations. Despite sustainability efforts, palm oil is a refined vegetable oil widely used in foods.

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Common questions about 10 Biscoff Biscuits

Is 10 Biscoff Biscuits ultra-processed?

Yes — 10 Biscoff Biscuits by Lotus is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains candy sugar syrup (an industrially processed sugar syrup) and refined palm oil, which are characteristic ultra-processed ingredients according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in 10 Biscoff Biscuits are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in 10 Biscoff Biscuits as ultra-processed markers: candy sugar syrup, palm oil from sustainable and certified plantations. 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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