Nairn's

Chocolate Orange Oat Biscuits

Barcode 612322001414

Scanned 22 times by Nomi users

Yes — Chocolate Orange Oat Biscuits is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives. Specifically: sustainable palm fruit oil (a highly processed refined oil), partially inverted refiners syrup and Lyles golden syrup (industrially processed inverted sugar syrups), emulsifier soya lecithin, natural vanilla flavouring, and natural orange flavouring. These extracted/industrially processed additives place the product in the NOVA ultra-processed category, even though it also contains some minimally processed ingredients like wholegrain oats and sugar.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

wholegrain oats (61%)
UPF

palm fruit oil

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

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

dark chocolate chips (5%) (sugar, cocoa mass, cocoa butter, emulsifier: soya lecithin, natural vanilla flavouring)
UPF

partially inverted refiners syrup; lyles golden syrup

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

dark chocolate powder (4%) (sugar, cocoa mass, fat reduced cocoa powder)
OK

tapioca starch

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

sodium bicarbonate

A basic leavening agent used in baking; reacts with acids to release carbon dioxide, helping dough rise. Commonly sold as baking soda.
OK

sea salt

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

natural orange flavouring

Flavor extract derived from natural orange sources used to impart orange aroma and taste.

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Common questions about Chocolate Orange Oat Biscuits

Is Chocolate Orange Oat Biscuits ultra-processed?

Yes — Chocolate Orange Oat Biscuits by Nairn's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives. Specifically: sustainable palm fruit oil (a highly processed refined oil), partially inverted refiners syrup and Lyles golden syrup (industrially processed inverted sugar syrups), emulsifier soya lecithin, natural vanilla flavouring, and natural orange flavouring. These extracted/industrially processed additives place the product in the NOVA ultra-processed category, even though it also contains some minimally processed ingredients like wholegrain oats and sugar.

Which ingredients in Chocolate Orange Oat Biscuits are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Chocolate Orange Oat Biscuits as ultra-processed markers: palm fruit oil, partially inverted refiners syrup; lyles golden syrup, natural orange flavouring. 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.