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Yes — Fibre Biscuit, Sugar Free is ultra-processed.
The ingredient list is valid. The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients/additives: maltitol (a polyol sweetener), emulsifier (soya lecithin), and flavours. These are extracted/industrial formulations used to modify sweetness, texture, and taste, classifying the biscuit as an ultra-processed food according to NOVA.
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Yes — Fibre Biscuit, Sugar Free by gullón 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 industrial ingredients/additives: maltitol (a polyol sweetener), emulsifier (soya lecithin), and flavours. These are extracted/industrial formulations used to modify sweetness, texture, and taste, classifying the biscuit as an ultra-processed food according to NOVA.
Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Fibre Biscuit, Sugar Free as ultra-processed markers: Emulsifier (Soya Lecithin), flavours. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.
Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Shortbread Fingers by Walker’s, All butter shortbread fingers by Tesco, Shortbread All Butter Fingers by Sainsbury's. See the healthier alternatives above for details.
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.