Sainsbury's

Flourish high protein berry granola

Barcode 00494090

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Yes — Flourish high protein berry granola is ultra-processed.

Contains several ultra-processed ingredients according to NOVA, including glucose syrup, oligofructose syrup, and natural flavouring, which are industrially processed sweeteners and additives. Therefore the product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF).

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

whole grain oat flakes (41%)
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.
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%)
OK

pumpkin seeds (1.5%)
OK

freeze-dried blueberries (0.5%)
OK

freeze-dried cranberry pieces (0.5%)
OK

freeze-dried strawberry pieces (0.5%)
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 Flourish high protein berry granola

Is Flourish high protein berry granola ultra-processed?

Yes — Flourish high protein berry granola by Sainsbury's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Contains several ultra-processed ingredients according to NOVA, including glucose syrup, oligofructose syrup, and natural flavouring, which are industrially processed sweeteners and additives. Therefore the product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF).

Which ingredients in Flourish high protein berry granola are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Flourish high protein berry 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.