Sainsbury

Fruit & Nut Granola

Barcode 00405270

Scanned 27 times by Nomi users

Yes — Fruit & Nut Granola is ultra-processed.

The product contains palm oil, which is a pre-identified ultra-processed ingredient, and 'flavouring', which is an added industrial flavoring. These ingredients make the product ultra-processed according to NOVA.

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

flame raisins (6%)
OK

almonds

Edible seeds of the Prunus dulcis tree; mildly sweet, versatile in sweet and savory dishes, rich in healthy fats, protein, and micronutrients.
OK

juice infused dried cranberries (4%) (cranberries, sugar, pineapple juice)
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

acacia honey
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

crystalised ginger (2%) (ginger)
OK

flaked almonds (2%)
UPF

flavouring

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

salt

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

Healthier alternatives

Reviewed by Nomi

Similar products that aren't ultra-processed — swap and keep the flavour.

Low Sugar Granola Original

Organic Honey, Seed & Almond Granola

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Common questions about Fruit & Nut Granola

Is Fruit & Nut Granola ultra-processed?

Yes — Fruit & Nut Granola by Sainsbury 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, and 'flavouring', which is an added industrial flavoring. These ingredients make the product ultra-processed according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in Fruit & Nut Granola are ultra-processed?

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

What are healthier alternatives to Fruit & Nut 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.

Fruit & Nut Granola

Ingredients

Healthier alternatives

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Common questions about Fruit & Nut Granola

Is Fruit & Nut Granola ultra-processed?

Which ingredients in Fruit & Nut Granola are ultra-processed?

What are healthier alternatives to Fruit & Nut Granola?

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

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

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