Schär

Rich Tea Biscuits

Barcode 8008698010402

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Yes — Rich Tea Biscuits is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The product is ultra-processed because it contains several UPF ingredients and additives, including glucose syrup (an industrially extracted sugar syrup), palm fat (highly refined palm oil), emulsifier mono- and diacetyl tartaric esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (E472e), and natural flavouring. These extracted and industrially modified ingredients and additives place the product in the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category.

Ingredients

5 ultra-processed markers

OK

maize starch

Fine white powder obtained from corn; used as a thickener in sauces and soups.
OK

maize flour

Finely ground maize used as a staple ingredient in baking and cooking; a basic food commodity.
OK

sugar

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

palm fat

A fat derived from the fruit of oil palm. Often a highly processed vegetable oil used in food production.
OK

mỏdified tapioca starch
OK

eggs

A versatile animal-derived protein from hens; basic ingredient in many dishes and baked goods.
OK

butter (milk)

A dairy fat product made from churning cream; commonly used in cooking and baking.
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.
UPF

sugar syrup

A syrup derived from refined sugar, often an inverted or processed sugar solution used as a sweetener.
UPF

emulsifier

A generic food additive that helps blend ingredients with different phases (oil and water); often an industrial or processed ingredient.
OK

mono-and diactyl tartaric esters of mono - and diglycerides of fatty acids (e 472e)
OK

raising agents: ammonium hydrogen carbonate (e 500)
OK

sodium hydrogen carbonate (e 503)
OK

salt

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

natural flavouring

A generic flavoring ingredient derived from natural sources used to impart aroma or taste; may include essential oils or extracts.
OK

acid: citric acid (e 330)
OK

may contain traces of soya and lupine
OK

wheat-free

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Common questions about Rich Tea Biscuits

Is Rich Tea Biscuits ultra-processed?

Yes — Rich Tea Biscuits by Schär is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product is ultra-processed because it contains several UPF ingredients and additives, including glucose syrup (an industrially extracted sugar syrup), palm fat (highly refined palm oil), emulsifier mono- and diacetyl tartaric esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (E472e), and natural flavouring. These extracted and industrially modified ingredients and additives place the product in the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category.

Which ingredients in Rich Tea Biscuits are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 5 ingredients in Rich Tea Biscuits as ultra-processed markers: palm fat, glucose syrup, sugar syrup, emulsifier, natural flavouring. 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.