Sainsbury's

High Protein Peanut Granola

Barcode 00494083

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Yes — High Protein Peanut Granola is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives associated with NOVA group 4, including glucose syrup and oligofructose syrup (industrially processed sugar syrups), textured wheat protein product (an industrial protein fraction), and natural flavouring (an extracted, formulated flavour additive). These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and indicate industrial formulation.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

whole grain oat flakes (40%)
OK

textured wheat protein product (wheat gluten, wheat flour)
UPF

glucose syrup

A processed syrup made from starch (usually corn) consisting mainly of glucose; commonly used as a sweetener and thickener.
OK

sunflower oil

A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
OK

roasted peanuts (chopped and halved) (6.5%)
UPF

oligofructose syrup

A syrup containing oligofructose (oligofructose/arabinoxylans) used as a sweetener and bulking agent; often industrially produced.
OK

wheat flour

Finely ground cereal flour from wheat; a fundamental baking ingredient.
OK

sugar

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

linseeds (1.5%)
UPF

natural flavouring

A generic flavoring ingredient derived from natural sources used to impart aroma or taste; may include essential oils or extracts.
OK

vitamins (niacin, vitamin e, pantothenic acid, riboflavin, vitamin b6, thiamin, folic acid, vitamin b12)
OK

tocopherol-rich extract antioxidant

A natural extract rich in tocopherols used as an antioxidant in foods.

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Common questions about High Protein Peanut Granola

Is High Protein Peanut Granola ultra-processed?

Yes — High Protein Peanut Granola by Sainsbury's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives associated with NOVA group 4, including glucose syrup and oligofructose syrup (industrially processed sugar syrups), textured wheat protein product (an industrial protein fraction), and natural flavouring (an extracted, formulated flavour additive). These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and indicate industrial formulation.

Which ingredients in High Protein Peanut Granola are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in High Protein Peanut Granola as ultra-processed markers: glucose syrup, oligofructose syrup, natural 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.