Nairn's

Stem Ginger Oat Biscuit Breaks

Barcode 612322000028

Scanned 31 times by Nomi users

Yes — Stem Ginger Oat Biscuit Breaks is ultra-processed.

Not a great choice for everyday.

This product is ultra-processed because it contains sustainable palm fruit oil, a highly refined and processed oil, plus partially inverted refiners syrup and Lyle's golden syrup, which are industrially processed syrups. The remaining ingredients are mostly recognizable culinary ingredients, but these UPF ingredients are sufficient for the product to be classified as ultra-processed.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

gluten free wholegrain oats (66%)
UPF

palm fruit oil

Oil extracted from the fruits of oil palm; a highly processed vegetable oil used in cooking and processed foods.
OK

brown sugar

Unrefined or partially refined sugar with molasses giving a brown color and distinctive flavor; a basic sweetener.
OK

stem ginger (8.3%) (stem ginger, sugar)
OK

tapioca starch

Starch extracted from cassava (tapioca root), used as a thickener and binder.
OK

ground ginger

Powdered ginger root used as a spice and flavoring.
OK

raising agents

Leavening agents used to make dough rise; commonly consists of ammonium bicarbonate and sodium bicarbonate.
UPF

partially inverted refiners syrup; lyles golden syrup

A processed sugar syrup produced by partial inversion of sucrose, often used as a sweetener.
OK

sea salt

A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.

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Common questions about Stem Ginger Oat Biscuit Breaks

Is Stem Ginger Oat Biscuit Breaks ultra-processed?

Yes — Stem Ginger Oat Biscuit Breaks by Nairn's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is ultra-processed because it contains sustainable palm fruit oil, a highly refined and processed oil, plus partially inverted refiners syrup and Lyle's golden syrup, which are industrially processed syrups. The remaining ingredients are mostly recognizable culinary ingredients, but these UPF ingredients are sufficient for the product to be classified as ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in Stem Ginger Oat Biscuit Breaks are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Stem Ginger Oat Biscuit Breaks as ultra-processed markers: palm fruit oil, partially inverted refiners syrup; lyles golden syrup. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Stem Ginger Oat Biscuit Breaks?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Oat Shortbread by walkers, Oat Crumbles by Island Bakery. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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.