Nairn’s

Chocolate Chip Oat Biscuit Breaks

Barcode 612322030087

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Yes — Chocolate Chip Oat Biscuit Breaks is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF). The ingredient list is valid, and several ingredients are industrial formulations or additives according to NOVA: dark chocolate chips (15%) (sugar, cocoa mass, cocoa butter), emulsifier: lecithins (soya), sustainable palm fruit oil, partially inverted refiners syrup; lyles golden syrup, dark chocolate powder (3.5%) (sugar, cocoa mass, fat reduced cocoa powder, milk), natural vanilla flavouring, and natural cocoa flavouring. These include refined industrial fats (palm fruit oil), industrially processed sugars/syrups (partially inverted refiners syrup, golden syrup), emulsifiers (lecithins), and compounded chocolate preparations, all of which make the product UPF.

Ingredients

5 ultra-processed markers

OK

gluten free oats

Oats processed to be gluten-free, typically ground oats suitable for gluten-sensitive individuals. Can be used as a cereal grain ingredient or breakfast product.
UPF

dark chocolate chips with sugar, cocoa mass and cocoa butter

Small bits of dark chocolate containing sugar and cocoa solids; often used as a sweet ingredient in baking and confections.
UPF

lecithin (soy)

Soy lecithin is a refined emulsifier extracted from soybeans, used to improve texture and mix ingredients. It is an extracted additive.
OK

natural vanilla flavouring

Natural vanilla flavoring used to impart vanilla aroma in foods; typically derived from vanilla beans.
OK

milk

A dairy liquid produced by cows; a basic, widely used food ingredient.
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

inulin

A soluble dietary fibre derived from plants (commonly chicory) used as a fibre supplement or texturizer in foods.
UPF

partially inverted refiners syrup; lyles golden syrup

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

dark chocolate powder

A chocolate-flavoured powder containing cocoa solids, sugar and milk solids; a processed, ready-to-use ingredient.
OK

tapioca starch

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

raising agents (ammonium carbonates, sodium carbonates)

A mixture of ammonium carbonate and sodium carbonate used as leavening agents in baking to produce carbon dioxide and lift. These are inorganic salts commonly used in doughs and pastries.
OK

natural cocoa flavouring

Flavoring derived from cocoa used to impart chocolate aroma and taste; typically a standard food ingredient in confectionery and baked goods.
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 Chocolate Chip Oat Biscuit Breaks

Is Chocolate Chip Oat Biscuit Breaks ultra-processed?

Yes — Chocolate Chip Oat Biscuit Breaks by Nairn’s is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF). The ingredient list is valid, and several ingredients are industrial formulations or additives according to NOVA: dark chocolate chips (15%) (sugar, cocoa mass, cocoa butter), emulsifier: lecithins (soya), sustainable palm fruit oil, partially inverted refiners syrup; lyles golden syrup, dark chocolate powder (3.5%) (sugar, cocoa mass, fat reduced cocoa powder, milk), natural vanilla flavouring, and natural cocoa flavouring. These include refined industrial fats (palm fruit oil), industrially processed sugars/syrups (partially inverted refiners syrup, golden syrup), emulsifiers (lecithins), and compounded chocolate preparations, all of which make the product UPF.

Which ingredients in Chocolate Chip Oat Biscuit Breaks are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 5 ingredients in Chocolate Chip Oat Biscuit Breaks as ultra-processed markers: dark chocolate chips with sugar, cocoa mass and cocoa butter, lecithin (soy), palm fruit oil, partially inverted refiners syrup; lyles golden syrup, dark chocolate powder. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Chocolate Chip 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.