Sainsburys

Belgian chocolate praline granola

Barcode 00405287

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Yes — Belgian chocolate praline granola is ultra-processed.

The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients according to NOVA: palm oil (a highly processed refined oil), industrial flavouring, and emulsifier (lecithins) in the dark chocolate curls. These industrial additives and refined ingredients make the overall product ultra-processed, even though it also includes some minimally processed ingredients like oat flakes, nuts, and seeds.

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

dark chocolate curls (6%) (sugar, cocoa mass, cocoa butter, emulsifier: lecithins; flavouring)
OK

caramelised hazelnuts (4%) (hazelnuts, sugar)
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

pumpkin seeds

Edible seeds of pumpkins, rich in healthy fats, protein, and minerals; commonly used roasted or as a topping or ingredient in baking.
OK

cocoa nibs
UPF

flavouring

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

acacia honey
OK

sunflower seeds

Small, edible seeds with a mild nutty flavor, used in snacks, 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

salt

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

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Common questions about Belgian chocolate praline granola

Is Belgian chocolate praline granola ultra-processed?

Yes — Belgian chocolate praline granola by Sainsburys is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients according to NOVA: palm oil (a highly processed refined oil), industrial flavouring, and emulsifier (lecithins) in the dark chocolate curls. These industrial additives and refined ingredients make the overall product ultra-processed, even though it also includes some minimally processed ingredients like oat flakes, nuts, and seeds.

Which ingredients in Belgian chocolate praline granola are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Belgian chocolate praline granola as ultra-processed markers: palm oil, flavouring. 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.