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LOTUS BISCOFF Speculoos Original Pocket Format Familial - 248g (16x2p)

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Yes — LOTUS BISCOFF Speculoos Original Pocket Format Familial - 248g (16x2p) is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains palm oil (a highly refined industrial oil) in the vegetable oils blend and also uses refined sugar derivatives such as sirop de sucre candi (a processed sugar syrup). These ingredients go beyond basic culinary processing according to NOVA criteria.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

wheat flour

Milled from wheat, a common basic staple used as a base dry ingredient in baking and cooking.
OK

sugar

A basic, single-ingredient sweetener derived from sugarcane or sugar beet.
OK

huiles végétales (huile de palme issue de plantations durables et certifiées, huile de colza)
OK

sirop de sucre candi
OK

baking powder (sodium bicarbonate)

A leavening agent used in baking; typically consists of sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) with an acid component to produce CO2 for rising dough.
OK

farine de soja
OK

salt

A mineral compound used as a seasoning and preservative; is a fundamental food ingredient.
OK

cinnamon

A spice obtained from the inner bark of Cinnamomum trees, used ground or in sticks to flavor sweets and savory dishes.

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Common questions about LOTUS BISCOFF Speculoos Original Pocket Format Familial - 248g (16x2p)

Is LOTUS BISCOFF Speculoos Original Pocket Format Familial - 248g (16x2p) ultra-processed?

Yes — LOTUS BISCOFF Speculoos Original Pocket Format Familial - 248g (16x2p) 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) in the vegetable oils blend and also uses refined sugar derivatives such as sirop de sucre candi (a processed sugar syrup). These ingredients go beyond basic culinary processing according to NOVA criteria.

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.