Nestlé

Peppermint Chocolate Biscuits

Barcode 7613036099363

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Yes — Peppermint Chocolate Biscuits is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed due to the presence of industrial ingredients/additives including palm oil (a highly refined vegetable fat), emulsifier (lecithins), and natural flavourings. These ingredients place the product in NOVA Group 4 (UPF).

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

sugar

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

cocoa mass

Ground or melted cocoa beans; pure cocoa solids used for chocolate making.
OK

wheat flour

Milled wheat flour used as a base for baking; commonly enriched with B vitamins and minerals.
OK

vegetable fats (palm, shea, mango kernel, sal)
OK

cocoa butter

A fat extracted from cocoa beans, used in chocolate, cosmetics, and baking as a fat component.
OK

butterfat (milk)

Milk fat, the fat portion derived from milk used in dairy products.
UPF

lecithin (emulsifier)

Emulsifier derived from plant or animal sources used to stabilize mixtures in foods.
OK

milk powders (whole and skimmed)
OK

peppermint oils
OK

yeast

A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
OK

sodium bicarbonate (baking soda)

A leavening agent that releases carbon dioxide when reacting with an acid in baking; commonly used in doughs and baked goods.
OK

lactose and proteins from whey (milk)
OK

whey powder

Dairy-derived protein powder from whey, commonly used in supplements and baked goods.
UPF

natural flavourings

Flavorings derived from natural sources used to impart taste or aroma; typically a mix of essential oils, compounds, or extracts.

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Common questions about Peppermint Chocolate Biscuits

Is Peppermint Chocolate Biscuits ultra-processed?

Yes — Peppermint Chocolate Biscuits by Nestlé is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed due to the presence of industrial ingredients/additives including palm oil (a highly refined vegetable fat), emulsifier (lecithins), and natural flavourings. These ingredients place the product in NOVA Group 4 (UPF).

Which ingredients in Peppermint Chocolate Biscuits are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Peppermint Chocolate Biscuits as ultra-processed markers: lecithin (emulsifier), natural flavourings. 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.