By Sainsbury's

Raisin, Nut & Honey Granola

Barcode 00176477

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Yes — Raisin, Nut & Honey Granola is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains palm oil (a highly processed refined oil) and sugar syrup powder, which is an industrially processed sugar ingredient. According to the provided NOVA-based rules, the presence of these ingredients makes the entire product UPF.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

oat flakes

Flaked oats, a common breakfast cereal ingredient and baking base.
OK

sugar

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

raisins

Dried grapes, sometimes with added sugar; used as a sweet snack or in baking.
UPF

palm oil

A widely used edible oil pressed from the fruit of oil palms; a basic culinary oil but highly processed in many commercial products.
OK

honey

A natural sweet syrup produced by bees from nectar. Common food ingredient used as a sweetener and flavor enhancer.
OK

almonds

Nuts from Prunus dulcis, eaten raw or roasted; rich in fats and protein.
OK

sunflower seeds

Small, edible seeds with a mild nutty flavor, used in snacks, baking, and cooking.
OK

desiccated coconut

Finely shredded dried coconut meat with a mild, sweet coconut flavor commonly used in baking and confectionery.
UPF

sugar syrup powder

Powdered form of sugar syrup, a processed sweetener likely containing sugar and additives.

Healthier alternatives

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Common questions about Raisin, Nut & Honey Granola

Is Raisin, Nut & Honey Granola ultra-processed?

Yes — Raisin, Nut & Honey Granola by By Sainsbury's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains palm oil (a highly processed refined oil) and sugar syrup powder, which is an industrially processed sugar ingredient. According to the provided NOVA-based rules, the presence of these ingredients makes the entire product UPF.

Which ingredients in Raisin, Nut & Honey Granola are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Raisin, Nut & Honey Granola as ultra-processed markers: palm oil, sugar syrup powder. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Raisin, Nut & Honey Granola?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Granola Nuts & Seeds by Lizi's, Low Sugar Granola Original by Crownfield, Super Berry Granola by Deluxe. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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.

Raisin, Nut & Honey Granola

Ingredients

Healthier alternatives

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Common questions about Raisin, Nut & Honey Granola

Is Raisin, Nut & Honey Granola ultra-processed?

Which ingredients in Raisin, Nut & Honey Granola are ultra-processed?

What are healthier alternatives to Raisin, Nut & Honey Granola?

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

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