Lotus Biscoff

Cookies Biscuits

Barcode 5410126716016

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Yes — Cookies Biscuits is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains candy sugar syrup, which is a pre-identified industrially processed sugar ingredient considered UPF. It also includes palm oil, a highly refined oil, further supporting the UPF classification.

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 oil, soybean oil)

A blend of vegetable oils used for cooking, including palm oil and soybean oil.
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 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

soy flour

Powder made from ground soybeans, used as a protein and flour substitute in baked goods and vegetarian products.
OK

salt

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

cinnamon (contains wheat)

A spice derived from Cinnamomum varieties; allergen note indicates it may be produced in facilities handling wheat.
OK

gluten

A protein composite found in wheat and other cereals; used as a binding agent in doughs and baked goods.
OK

soybean

A leguminous seed used as a staple protein source; commonly processed into soybeans, tofu, soy milk, and miso.

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Common questions about Cookies Biscuits

Is Cookies Biscuits ultra-processed?

Yes — Cookies Biscuits by Lotus Biscoff is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains candy sugar syrup, which is a pre-identified industrially processed sugar ingredient considered UPF. It also includes palm oil, a highly refined oil, further supporting the UPF classification.

Which ingredients in Cookies Biscuits are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Cookies Biscuits 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.