Bran Cereal

Barcode 0056022204247

Scanned 8 times by Nomi users

No — Bran Cereal is not ultra-processed.

The ingredients are mostly whole grains (wheat bran, wholegrain wheat, oat bran) with sugar, malted wheat flour, salt, and vitamin/mineral fortification. There are no industrial additives like emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavorings, or refined syrups. Sugar and basic flours are considered minimally processed, and vitamins/minerals are for fortification, so this is not classified as ultra-processed under the given rules.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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wheat bran

A high-fiber cereal by-product from milling wheat, used as a food ingredient to boost texture and fibre.
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wholegrain wheat

Wholegrain form of wheat, including bran and germ, used as a staple grain in cooking and baking.
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oat bran

Fiber-rich bran separated from oats during processing, commonly used to increase dietary fibre in foods.
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sugar

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

A refined flour produced from wheat that has been malted to convert starches into fermentable sugars, often used in baking for flavor or texture.
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salt

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

Mineral supplement; not a food ingredient by itself but can be added to foods as fortification. Typically not consumed alone as a food.
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niacin (vitamin b3)

A water-soluble vitamin used as a nutrient and often added to foods as a fortifying vitamin.
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iron

Essential mineral used as a nutrient or fortifying ingredient in foods.
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riboflavin (b2)

Vitamin B2 used as a fortifying nutrient in foods; a natural component of some ingredients and commonly added in fortification.
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vitamin b6 (pyridoxine)

Essential water-soluble vitamin used as a nutrient supplement and fortificant in foods and dietary supplements.
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thiamin (vitamin b1)

A water-soluble B vitamin essential for carbohydrate metabolism, energy production and nervous system function; commonly used as a dietary supplement or nutrient in foods.
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folic acid

A B-vitamin (B9) important for DNA synthesis and red blood cell formation; commonly added to fortified foods and supplements.
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vitamin d

Fat-soluble vitamin used for fortification and dietary supplementation; commonly present in foods as a nutrient or supplement.
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vitamin b12

A water-soluble B vitamin (cobalamin) used as a nutrient fortifier in foods and supplements.

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Common questions about Bran Cereal

Is Bran Cereal ultra-processed?

No — Bran Cereal is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredients are mostly whole grains (wheat bran, wholegrain wheat, oat bran) with sugar, malted wheat flour, salt, and vitamin/mineral fortification. There are no industrial additives like emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavorings, or refined syrups. Sugar and basic flours are considered minimally processed, and vitamins/minerals are for fortification, so this is not classified as ultra-processed under the given rules.

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.