Sainsbury's

Simply Granola

Barcode 00253413

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Yes — Simply Granola is ultra-processed.

This product is ultra-processed because it contains palm oil (a highly processed refined oil), sugar syrup powder (an industrially processed sugar ingredient), and flavouring (an industrial flavouring additive). The presence of any such industrial additives or refined oils is sufficient to classify it as UPF under NOVA.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

oat flakes

Rolled or flattened oats, a common cereal grain product used as a breakfast ingredient or in baking.
OK

sugar

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

sunflower seeds

Seeds of the sunflower plant, commonly eaten as a snack or used in baking and cooking.
OK

coconut

A tropical fruit from the coconut palm; the edible white meat (copra) and liquid inside are commonly consumed in various forms (fresh, dried, milk, oil).
OK

honey

A traditional, natural sweetener produced by honeybees from floral nectar; usually used directly in foods.
UPF

sugar syrup powder

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

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.

Healthier alternatives

Reviewed by Nomi

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Common questions about Simply Granola

Is Simply Granola ultra-processed?

Yes — Simply Granola by Sainsbury's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is ultra-processed because it contains palm oil (a highly processed refined oil), sugar syrup powder (an industrially processed sugar ingredient), and flavouring (an industrial flavouring additive). The presence of any such industrial additives or refined oils is sufficient to classify it as UPF under NOVA.

Which ingredients in Simply Granola are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Simply Granola as ultra-processed markers: palm oil, sugar syrup powder, flavouring. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Simply 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.

Simply Granola

Ingredients

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Common questions about Simply Granola

Is Simply Granola ultra-processed?

Which ingredients in Simply Granola are ultra-processed?

What are healthier alternatives to Simply Granola?

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

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

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