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Taste the Difference fruit and nut muesli by Sainsbury's
Sainsbury's

Taste the Difference fruit and nut muesli

Barcode 00405263
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Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Taste the Difference fruit and nut muesli is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives: flavouring (industrial flavour additive) and preservatives (sulphur dioxide) used in the sweetened dried fruits. These extracted/industrial additives make the overall product UPF under NOVA, even though many base ingredients (grains, nuts, dried fruits) are minimally processed.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker
  • OK
    oat flakes
    Flaked oats, a common breakfast cereal ingredient and baking base.
  • OK
    toasted wheat flakes
    Crispy toasted flakes made from wheat; often used as a breakfast cereal or ingredient in baked goods.
  • OK
    flame raisins
    Dried grapes (raisins) likely of a specific variety, used as a sweetener or ingredient.
  • OK
    sultanas (10%)
    Dried grapes (raisins), a traditional fruit ingredient used for sweetness and texture.
  • OK
    sweetened dried papaya (6%) (papaya, sugar, preservative: sulphur dioxide)
  • OK
    sweetened dried pineapple (5%) (pineapple, sugar, acidity regulator: citric acid, preservative: sulphur dioxide)
  • OK
    coconut (4%)
  • OK
    almonds
    Nuts from the almond tree (Prunus dulcis). A basic whole-food ingredient commonly used in baking and snacking.
  • OK
    sweetened dried banana (4.5%) (banana, coconut oil, sugar)
  • UPF
    flavouring
    A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
  • OK
    hazelnuts (2%)

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Common questions about Taste the Difference fruit and nut muesli

Is Taste the Difference fruit and nut muesli ultra-processed?

Yes — Taste the Difference fruit and nut muesli by Sainsbury's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives: flavouring (industrial flavour additive) and preservatives (sulphur dioxide) used in the sweetened dried fruits. These extracted/industrial additives make the overall product UPF under NOVA, even though many base ingredients (grains, nuts, dried fruits) are minimally processed.

Which ingredients in Taste the Difference fruit and nut muesli are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Taste the Difference fruit and nut muesli as an ultra-processed marker: flavouring. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Taste the Difference fruit and nut muesli?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Simply Delicious Muesli by Dorset Cereals, Organic Muesli With Raisins & Almonds by Duchy Organic, Waitrose, simply nutty muesli by dorset cereals. 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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