Sainsbury’s

Strawberry Granola

Barcode 01817928

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Yes — Strawberry Granola is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains palm oil, which is identified as a highly processed refined oil and explicitly pre-identified as an ultra-processed ingredient in the criteria.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

oat flakes

Rolled or flattened oats, a common cereal grain product used as a breakfast ingredient or in baking.
OK

sugar

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

freeze dried strawberry (1.5%)
OK

sunflower seeds

Small, edible seeds with a mild nutty flavor, used in snacks, baking, and cooking.
OK

honey

A natural sweet viscous liquid produced by bees from floral nectar; widely used as a sweetener in foods.
OK

desiccated coconut

Finely shredded dried coconut meat with a mild, sweet coconut flavor commonly used in baking and confectionery.

Healthier alternatives

Reviewed by Nomi

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Low Sugar Granola Original

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Common questions about Strawberry Granola

Is Strawberry Granola ultra-processed?

Yes — Strawberry Granola by Sainsbury’s is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains palm oil, which is identified as a highly processed refined oil and explicitly pre-identified as an ultra-processed ingredient in the criteria.

Which ingredients in Strawberry Granola are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Strawberry Granola as an ultra-processed marker: palm oil. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Strawberry Granola?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Granola Nuts & Seeds by Lizi's, Low Sugar Granola Original by Crownfield, Super Berry Granola by Deluxe. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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.

Strawberry Granola

Ingredients

Healthier alternatives

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Common questions about Strawberry Granola

Is Strawberry Granola ultra-processed?

Which ingredients in Strawberry Granola are ultra-processed?

What are healthier alternatives to Strawberry Granola?

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

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