By sainsbury's

Berries & Cherries Granola

Barcode 00253444

Scanned 19 times by Nomi users

Yes — Berries & Cherries Granola is ultra-processed.

The product contains palm oil, which is a pre-identified ultra-processed ingredient due to its high level of industrial refining. According to the supplied rules, any product containing palm oil must be classified as UPF. Other ingredients like sugar and honey are not considered UPF on their own under these rules, but the presence of palm oil is sufficient to classify the whole product as ultra-processed.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

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.
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

cranberry concentrate (2%)
OK

honey

Natural bee-derived sweetener; 2% of the ingredient list.
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

freeze dried fruits (1.5%) (blackcurrants, blueberries, raspberries)
OK

pumpkin seeds (1.5%)
OK

golden flaxseed

Mature seeds of the flax plant, used as a source of fiber and omega-3 fatty acids.
OK

sunflower seeds

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

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Common questions about Berries & Cherries Granola

Is Berries & Cherries Granola ultra-processed?

Yes — Berries & Cherries Granola by By sainsbury's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains palm oil, which is a pre-identified ultra-processed ingredient due to its high level of industrial refining. According to the supplied rules, any product containing palm oil must be classified as UPF. Other ingredients like sugar and honey are not considered UPF on their own under these rules, but the presence of palm oil is sufficient to classify the whole product as ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in Berries & Cherries Granola are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Berries & Cherries Granola as an ultra-processed marker: palm 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?

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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.