Fruit Jam Biscuits

Barcode 658556147030

Yes — Fruit Jam Biscuits is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains vanilla flavouring, which is an industrial flavouring additive. The product also includes a gelling agent (pectin) used to modify texture. These indicate industrial formulation beyond basic culinary ingredients.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

wheatflour contains gluten with wheatflour
OK

calcium carbonate

A basic inorganic calcium salt used as a nutrition supplement and anticaking agent in foods.
OK

iron

Essential mineral used as a nutrient or fortifying ingredient in foods.
OK

niacin (vitamin b3)

A water-soluble vitamin used as a nutrient and often added to foods as a fortifying vitamin.
OK

thiamine

A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B1) used as a nutrient and fortification additive.
OK

butter (28%)(cream (milk), salt)
OK

sugar

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

damson jam (14%)(sugar, pitted damsons, water, gelling agent: pectin, lemon juice)
OK

lemon zest

Fresh citrus peel grated or shredded to add aroma and brightness; contains essential oils and zest oils.
OK

orange zest
OK

ground cinnamon

A spice derived from the inner bark of Cinnamomum trees, ground into fine powder for flavoring and aroma in foods.
OK

ground ginger (contains naturally occurring sulphites)
OK

ground cardamom

Ground cardamom is the finely crushed form of whole cardamom pods, offering warm, sweet, and spicy notes.
UPF

vanilla flavoring

Vanilla flavouring is an additive used to impart vanilla flavor; can be natural vanilla extract or synthetic flavoring.

Common questions about Fruit Jam Biscuits

Is Fruit Jam Biscuits ultra-processed?

Yes — Fruit Jam Biscuits is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains vanilla flavouring, which is an industrial flavouring additive. The product also includes a gelling agent (pectin) used to modify texture. These indicate industrial formulation beyond basic culinary ingredients.

Which ingredients in Fruit Jam Biscuits are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Fruit Jam Biscuits as an ultra-processed marker: vanilla flavoring. 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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.