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Cinnamon Biscuits

Barcode 8434165614406
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Cinnamon Biscuits is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including palm oil, glucose-fructose syrup (xarope/jarabe de glucose y fructose), dextrose, emulsifier lecithin, and added flavouring (aroma). These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and fit NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    farinha de trigo
  • OK
    sugar
    Common sweetener consisting of sucrose; a basic single-ingredient food.
  • OK
    óleo de palma
  • OK
    xarope de glucose e frutose
  • UPF
    dextrose
    A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.
  • OK
    salt
    A basic mineral used as a seasoning and preservative in foods.
  • OK
    emulsionante: lecitina (contém trigo)
  • OK
    fermentos: carbonatos de amónio
  • OK
    carbonatos de sódio
  • OK
    canela 0
  • OK
    two percent milk
    Milk with 2% fat content.
  • OK
    aroma (contém sulfitos)
  • OK
    pode conter leite
  • OK
    soy
    A protein-rich legume used as soybeans in tofu, soy milk, and many vegetarian products.
  • OK
    ovo
  • OK
    harina de trigo
  • OK
    sugar
    Basic single-ingredient sweetener commonly used in food; not considered ultra-processed (UPF).
  • OK
    aceite de palma
  • UPF
    glucose-fructose syrup
    Industrially produced sweet syrup (highly refined sugar syrup blends); considered UPF due to processing and enrichment as a sweetener.
  • OK
    dextros
  • OK
    emulgente: lecitina (contiene trigo)
  • OK
    gasificantes: carbonatos de amonio
  • OK
    carbonatos de sodio
  • OK
    aroma (contiene sulfitos)
  • OK
    puede contener leche
  • OK
    huevo

Common questions about Cinnamon Biscuits

Is Cinnamon Biscuits ultra-processed?

Yes — Cinnamon Biscuits is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including palm oil, glucose-fructose syrup (xarope/jarabe de glucose y fructose), dextrose, emulsifier lecithin, and added flavouring (aroma). These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and fit NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Cinnamon Biscuits are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Cinnamon Biscuits as ultra-processed markers: dextrose, glucose-fructose syrup. 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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