By sainsbury's

Porridge Golden Syrup Flavour

Barcode 01804805

Scanned 16 times by Nomi users

Yes — Porridge Golden Syrup Flavour is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains “flavouring,” which is an industrial additive (natural or artificial flavouring) used to modify taste, fitting NOVA’s definition of ultra-processed foods. Other ingredients (oats, skimmed milk powder, sugar) are minimally processed/basic foods, but the presence of flavouring makes the overall product UPF.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

oat flakes (65%)
OK

skimmed cow's milk powder

Powdered skimmed milk obtained by removing fat from cow's milk; used as a dairy ingredient in baking, beverages, and processed foods.
OK

sugar

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

flavouring

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

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Common questions about Porridge Golden Syrup Flavour

Is Porridge Golden Syrup Flavour ultra-processed?

Yes — Porridge Golden Syrup Flavour by By sainsbury's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains “flavouring,” which is an industrial additive (natural or artificial flavouring) used to modify taste, fitting NOVA’s definition of ultra-processed foods. Other ingredients (oats, skimmed milk powder, sugar) are minimally processed/basic foods, but the presence of flavouring makes the overall product UPF.

Which ingredients in Porridge Golden Syrup Flavour are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Porridge Golden Syrup Flavour as an ultra-processed marker: 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.