Sainsbury's

4 Chewy Granola Slices

Barcode 01495652

Scanned 15 times by Nomi users

Yes — 4 Chewy Granola Slices is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF). It contains palm oil, which is a pre-identified UPF ingredient due to being a highly refined industrial oil. It also includes soluble gluco fibre, an industrially processed ingredient, and disodium diphosphate, an additive used as a raising agent. These industrial additives and refined components go beyond basic culinary processing, so under NOVA the product is UPF.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

oats (33%)
OK

sugar

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

butter (cow's milk)

A dairy fat product made from churning cream from cow's milk.
OK

raisins

Dried grapes (raisins) used as a fruit ingredient.
OK

sunflower seeds (4.5%)
OK

cornflour

Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
OK

sultana (4.5%)
OK

pumpkin seeds (4.5%)
OK

sweetened dried cranberries (4%) (sugar, cranberry, sunflower oil)
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

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

honey

A natural sweet syrup produced by bees from nectar. Common food ingredient used as a sweetener and flavor enhancer.
OK

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
OK

soluble gluco fibre
OK

molasses

A thick, dark syrup produced during sugar refining, rich in flavor and used in baking and cooking.
OK

disodium diphosphate

A chemical leavening agent used in baking; typically combined with other raising agents.
OK

sodium carbonates; salt
OK

wheat flour (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, folic acid, iron, niacin)
OK

thiamine

A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B1) used as a nutrient and fortification additive.

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Common questions about 4 Chewy Granola Slices

Is 4 Chewy Granola Slices ultra-processed?

Yes — 4 Chewy Granola Slices by Sainsbury's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF). It contains palm oil, which is a pre-identified UPF ingredient due to being a highly refined industrial oil. It also includes soluble gluco fibre, an industrially processed ingredient, and disodium diphosphate, an additive used as a raising agent. These industrial additives and refined components go beyond basic culinary processing, so under NOVA the product is UPF.

Which ingredients in 4 Chewy Granola Slices are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in 4 Chewy Granola Slices as an ultra-processed marker: palm oil. 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.