Lotus

Biscoff Crunchy Pâte À Tartiner

Barcode 5410126726947

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Yes — Biscoff Crunchy Pâte À Tartiner is ultra-processed.

The product contains ultra-processed ingredients/additives including palm oil (a highly refined oil) and lecithins (E322, an emulsifier). Therefore, according to the NOVA classification, it is considered an ultra-processed food (UPF).

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.
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

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
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

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

sodium carbonates (e500)

Baking soda/sodium carbonate, a basic leavening agent used to raise dough and adjust acidity.
UPF

lecithins (e322)

Emulsifier derived from plant or animal sources, used to improve texture and shelf life in foods.
OK

citric acid

Citric acid is a white, crystalline organic acid used as an acidity regulator and souring agent in foods and beverages. It is typically derived from citrus fruits or produced via fermentation and is widely used as a basic food additive.

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Common questions about Biscoff Crunchy Pâte À Tartiner

Is Biscoff Crunchy Pâte À Tartiner ultra-processed?

Yes — Biscoff Crunchy Pâte À Tartiner by Lotus is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains ultra-processed ingredients/additives including palm oil (a highly refined oil) and lecithins (E322, an emulsifier). Therefore, according to the NOVA classification, it is considered an ultra-processed food (UPF).

Which ingredients in Biscoff Crunchy Pâte À Tartiner are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Biscoff Crunchy Pâte À Tartiner as ultra-processed markers: palm oil, lecithins (e322). 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.