Hazelnut Cream Biscuits

Barcode 8000350007928

Yes — Hazelnut Cream Biscuits is ultra-processed.

The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients according to NOVA, including glucose syrup, emulsifier: soy lecithin, and flavourings. It also uses refined palm oil as part of the vegetable oil blend, which is a highly processed oil. These industrial formulations and additives make the overall product ultra-processed.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

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, soybean, sunflower)

A blend of common culinary vegetable oils: palm oil, soybean oil, and sunflower oil.
OK

hazelnuts in cream

Hazelnuts used in a cream filling or recipe, comprising 16% of the formulation.
OK

whole milk powder

Whole milk powder is made by evaporating milk to dryness. It is a convenient form of milk that can be reconstituted with water. It is used in baking, confectionery, and as a milk substitute in various recipes.
UPF

glucose syrup

A processed syrup made from starch (usually corn) consisting mainly of glucose; commonly used as a sweetener and thickener.
OK

barn eggs

Eggs sourced from hens kept in a barn/farm setting.
OK

wheat starch

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

butter

A dairy product made by churning cream; a basic fat used in cooking and baking.
UPF

soy lecithin (emulsifier)

An emulsifier derived from soy used to improve texture and stability in foods.
OK

salt

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

sodium hydrogen carbonate (baking soda)

A basic leavening agent used in baking to produce carbon dioxide and lift doughs; common and widely used in households and industry.
OK

ammonium hydrogen carbonate

A leavening agent used in baking; inorganic salt also called ammonium bicarbonate.
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

peanuts

A legume commonly eaten roasted or ground into peanut butter; a common basic ingredient in foods.
OK

mustard

Seeds and/or prepared mustard used as a spice or condiment; a basic spice/condiment ingredient in cooking.

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Common questions about Hazelnut Cream Biscuits

Is Hazelnut Cream Biscuits ultra-processed?

Yes — Hazelnut Cream Biscuits is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients according to NOVA, including glucose syrup, emulsifier: soy lecithin, and flavourings. It also uses refined palm oil as part of the vegetable oil blend, which is a highly processed oil. These industrial formulations and additives make the overall product ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in Hazelnut Cream Biscuits are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Hazelnut Cream Biscuits as ultra-processed markers: glucose syrup, soy lecithin (emulsifier), 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.