Chocolate Biscuits

Barcode 7622202299254

Yes — Chocolate Biscuits is ultra-processed.

This product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and formulations, including palm oil (a highly refined oil), emulsifier E322 (lecithin), natural flavors, and artificial flavors. These ingredients go beyond basic culinary components and are characteristic of ultra-processed foods in the NOVA system.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

wheat flour

Finely ground cereal flour from wheat; a fundamental baking ingredient.
OK

sugar

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

vegetable oils (palm, sunflower, rapeseed)
OK

chocolate (6%)
OK

cocoa mass

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

fat-reduced cocoa powder (1%)
OK

wheat starch

Starch extracted from wheat grain, used as a thickener, filler, or texture modifier in foods.
OK

sodium bicarbonate

Baking soda; a basic leavening agent used in baking and cooking.
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
OK

emulsifier: e322
UPF

natural flavors

Flavorings derived from natural sources used to add or enhance aroma and taste; can include essential oils, extracts, or other natural flavor compounds.
OK

artificial flavors

Common questions about Chocolate Biscuits

Is Chocolate Biscuits ultra-processed?

Yes — Chocolate Biscuits is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and formulations, including palm oil (a highly refined oil), emulsifier E322 (lecithin), natural flavors, and artificial flavors. These ingredients go beyond basic culinary components and are characteristic of ultra-processed foods in the NOVA system.

Which ingredients in Chocolate Biscuits are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Chocolate Biscuits as an ultra-processed marker: natural flavors. 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.