Yes — Apricot soft bakes is ultra-processed.
The product is ultra-processed (UPF). It contains several industrial ingredients and additives including glucose-fructose syrup, modified starch, gelling agent (pectins), bulking agents (polydextrose, maltitols), humectant (glycerol), emulsifier (soya lecithins), and flavourings. In addition, it includes pre-identified UPF ingredients such as flavourings and dextrose. These are typical of NOVA group 4 ultra-processed foods.
Other biscuits & cookies Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
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Not UPF
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Not UPF
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Not UPF
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M&S
Not UPF
Shortbread Fingers
Aldi
Not UPF
Tropical fields crispy coconut rolls
Alli & Rose Llc
Not UPF
Festive shapes
Walkers
Not UPF
Fortnum & Mason Pistachio & Clotted Cream Biscuits
Fortnum & Mason
Not UPF
Shortbread
Belmont
Not UPF
all butter shortbread rounds
Deluxe Lidl
Not UPF
Yes — Apricot soft bakes by Belvita is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed (UPF). It contains several industrial ingredients and additives including glucose-fructose syrup, modified starch, gelling agent (pectins), bulking agents (polydextrose, maltitols), humectant (glycerol), emulsifier (soya lecithins), and flavourings. In addition, it includes pre-identified UPF ingredients such as flavourings and dextrose. These are typical of NOVA group 4 ultra-processed foods.
Nomi flags 6 ingredients in Apricot soft bakes as ultra-processed markers: glucose-fructose syrup, carrot juice concentrate, modified starch, soy lecithin, flavourings, dextrose. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.
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.
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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.