Lemon Biscuits

Barcode 9589413003330

Yes — Lemon Biscuits is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredients include glucose-fructose syrup (an industrially processed refined sugar syrup) and lemon oil (an isolated flavoring ingredient), which are both considered UPF according to NOVA. Other ingredients are mostly basic culinary items, but the presence of these additives is sufficient to classify the product as UPF.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

wheat flour

A basic refined flour made from wheat, enriched with vitamins and minerals (calcium carbonate, folic acid, iron, niacin, thiamin). Common baking ingredient.
OK

salted butter

Dairy fat from cows' milk with added salt for flavor; a basic dairy ingredient.
OK

sugar

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

cornflour

Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
OK

candied lemon peel (6%)
OK

lemon peel

Zest or dried rind used for flavoring and seasoning.
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

lemon juice concentrate

Lemon juice that has been concentrated by removing water; used as a souring agent or flavoring in foods.
UPF

lemon oil

A volatile essential oil extracted from lemon peels, used as a citrus flavoring or aroma in foods.
OK

sea salt

A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
OK

ammonium carbonate

A leavening agent used in baking, typically ammonium carbonate (also called ammonium salt of carbonic acid). It releases gases (CO2) when heated, helping dough rise.

Common questions about Lemon Biscuits

Is Lemon Biscuits ultra-processed?

Yes — Lemon Biscuits is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredients include glucose-fructose syrup (an industrially processed refined sugar syrup) and lemon oil (an isolated flavoring ingredient), which are both considered UPF according to NOVA. Other ingredients are mostly basic culinary items, but the presence of these additives is sufficient to classify the product as UPF.

Which ingredients in Lemon Biscuits are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Lemon Biscuits as ultra-processed markers: glucose-fructose syrup, lemon oil. 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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.