By sainsbury's

Oats & Honey Balance

Barcode 00388054

Scanned 6 times by Nomi users

Yes — Oats & Honey Balance is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains barley malt extract, which is an industrially processed extract used as a flavor enhancer and considered UPF under the NOVA guidance provided. Other ingredients such as rice, wheat, sugar, oats, honey, salt, and added vitamins/minerals are not, by themselves, UPF, but the presence of barley malt extract is sufficient to classify the overall product as UPF.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

rice (60%)
OK

wheat (20%)
OK

sugar

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

oats

A whole grain cereal grain used as a basic food ingredient; a source of fiber and carbohydrates.
OK

honey

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

Barley Malt Extract

Barley malt extract is a sweetener made from malted barley grains.
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
OK

niacin (vitamin b3)

A water-soluble vitamin used as a nutrient and often added to foods as a fortifying vitamin.
OK

iron

Essential mineral used as a nutrient or fortifying ingredient in foods.
OK

pantothenic acid

A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B5) used as a nutrient fortifier or dietary supplement in fortified foods and supplements.
OK

vitamin b12

A water-soluble B vitamin (cobalamin) used as a nutrient fortifier in foods and supplements.
OK

vitamin d

Fat-soluble vitamin used for fortification and dietary supplementation; commonly present in foods as a nutrient or supplement.
OK

thiamine

A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B1) used as a nutrient and fortification additive.
OK

riboflavin

A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B2) used as a nutrient and fortification additive.
OK

folic acid

A B-vitamin (B9) important for DNA synthesis and red blood cell formation; commonly added to fortified foods and supplements.
OK

vitamin b6. ! allergy advice: for allergens
OK

including cereals containing gluten
OK

see ingredients in bold. also
OK

not suitable for customers with an allergy to 20 peanuts
OK

nuts or milk due to manufacturing methods. 500g e vitamin b6 contributes to normal red blood cell formation. folic acid supports the immune system to function normally. iron contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism. enjoy as part of a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle

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Common questions about Oats & Honey Balance

Is Oats & Honey Balance ultra-processed?

Yes — Oats & Honey Balance 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 barley malt extract, which is an industrially processed extract used as a flavor enhancer and considered UPF under the NOVA guidance provided. Other ingredients such as rice, wheat, sugar, oats, honey, salt, and added vitamins/minerals are not, by themselves, UPF, but the presence of barley malt extract is sufficient to classify the overall product as UPF.

Which ingredients in Oats & Honey Balance are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Oats & Honey Balance as an ultra-processed marker: Barley Malt Extract. 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.