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Breakfast Biscuits Soft Bakes Filled Strawberry by Belvita
Belvita

Breakfast Biscuits Soft Bakes Filled Strawberry

Barcode 7622210695406
Scanned  33  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Breakfast Biscuits Soft Bakes Filled Strawberry is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including glucose-fructose syrup and dextrose (pre-identified UPF ingredients), as well as bulking agents (polydextrose, maltitol), modified starch, emulsifier (soya lecithin), gelling agent (pectin), and added flavourings. These are characteristic of NOVA Group 4 ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

7 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    cereals 41
  • OK
    1 % [wheat flour 22
  • OK
    1 %
  • OK
    wholegrain cereals 16
  • OK
    6 % (wholegrain crushed buckwheat 13 %, wholegrain wheat flour 0,9 %, wholegrain barley flour 0,9 %, wholegrain spelt flour (wheat) 0,9 %, oat flakes 0,9 %)
  • OK
    rice flour 2
  • OK
    3 %
  • OK
    malted wheat flour 0
  • OK
    1 %1
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • OK
    glycerol (humectant)
    Glycerol (glycerine) used as a humectant to retain moisture in foods; a simple, mono- and polyalcohol.
  • OK
    bulking agents (polydextrose, wheat starch, maltitol)
  • UPF
    modified starch
    Starch that has been chemically or physically modified to alter its thickening, texture, or stability properties; commonly used as a thickener or stabilizer in processed foods.
  • OK
    inulin
    A type of soluble fiber extracted from plants (often chicory). Used as a prebiotic and dietary fiber in foods.
  • UPF
    glucose-fructose syrup
    A commercially produced sweet syrup made by hydrolyzing and blending glucose and fructose sugars; widely used as a sweetener in foods and beverages.
  • OK
    isomaltulose***
  • OK
    strawberry puree concentrate 1
  • OK
    3 % (equivalent to 5,1 % strawberry puree)
  • OK
    starch
    Powdered carbohydrate obtained from plants (e.g., corn, potato, tapioca); thickening agent and energy source in foods.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    sodium hydrogen carbonate (raising agent)
    Common leavening agent used to make dough rise; also known as baking soda.
  • UPF
    Emulsifier (Soya Lecithin)
    Soya lecithin is a natural emulsifier derived from soybeans, used to improve the texture and shelf life of food products.
  • OK
    acidity regulators (citric acid, malic acid, sodium citrate)
  • OK
    minerals (magnesium oxide, elemental iron)
  • UPF
    flavourings
    Flavourings are additives that are used to enhance or impart flavor to food products. They are considered ultra-processed as they are synthetic or natural substances that are typically extracted, isolated, or synthesized for their flavor properties.
  • OK
    wheat gluten
    Gluten from wheat; a protein complex used as a food ingredient to provide elasticity and structure in doughs and meat substitutes (e.g., seitan).
  • UPF
    dextrose
    A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.
  • UPF
    black carrot juice concentrate
    Concentrated juice derived from black carrots, a pigmented variety of carrot (Daucus carota) rich in anthocyanins, typically used for flavoring and color.
  • UPF
    pectin
    Natural polysaccharide extracted from plant cell walls used as a gelling agent in jams, jellies, and confectionery.
  • OK
    vitamins [vitamin b6 (pyridoxine)
  • OK
    vitamin b9 (folic acid)1
  • OK
    *** isomaltulose is a source of glucose and fructose
  • OK
    may contain milk

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Common questions about Breakfast Biscuits Soft Bakes Filled Strawberry

Is Breakfast Biscuits Soft Bakes Filled Strawberry ultra-processed?

Yes — Breakfast Biscuits Soft Bakes Filled Strawberry by Belvita is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including glucose-fructose syrup and dextrose (pre-identified UPF ingredients), as well as bulking agents (polydextrose, maltitol), modified starch, emulsifier (soya lecithin), gelling agent (pectin), and added flavourings. These are characteristic of NOVA Group 4 ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Breakfast Biscuits Soft Bakes Filled Strawberry are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 7 ingredients in Breakfast Biscuits Soft Bakes Filled Strawberry as ultra-processed markers: modified starch, glucose-fructose syrup, Emulsifier (Soya Lecithin), flavourings, dextrose, black carrot juice concentrate, pectin. 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.

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