Sainsbury's

Fruit, Nut and Seed Muesli

Barcode 01817942

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No — Fruit, Nut and Seed Muesli is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is composed of whole grains, dried fruits, nuts, seeds, coconut, and rice flour. The only additive noted is sulphur dioxide (a preservative) in dried apricots and possibly in dried apple, which is a common preservative for dried fruit and does not by itself make the product ultra-processed under NOVA when used to preserve otherwise minimally processed ingredients. There are no industrial sweeteners, flavourings, emulsifiers, industrial sugar syrups, refined or hydrogenated oils, or other hallmark UPF additives.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

oat flakes

Rolled or flaked wholegrain oats, commonly used as a breakfast cereal or ingredient in baked goods.
OK

sultanas (15%)
OK

wholegrain wheat flakes

Flakes made from wholegrain wheat, a basic cereal ingredient.
OK

toasted wheat flakes

Crispy toasted flakes made from wheat; often used as a breakfast cereal or ingredient in baked goods.
OK

barley flakes

Rolled or flattened barley grain flakes, a basic cereal ingredient.
OK

raisins (5%)
OK

almonds (4%)
OK

hazelnuts (4%)
OK

dried apricot (4%) (apricots, rice flour, sulphur dioxide)
OK

chopped dates (4%) ( dates, rice flour). sunflower seeds (2%)
OK

pumpkin seeds (2%). coconut (2%)
OK

dried apple (2%) (apples, preservative)

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Common questions about Fruit, Nut and Seed Muesli

Is Fruit, Nut and Seed Muesli ultra-processed?

No — Fruit, Nut and Seed Muesli by Sainsbury's is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is composed of whole grains, dried fruits, nuts, seeds, coconut, and rice flour. The only additive noted is sulphur dioxide (a preservative) in dried apricots and possibly in dried apple, which is a common preservative for dried fruit and does not by itself make the product ultra-processed under NOVA when used to preserve otherwise minimally processed ingredients. There are no industrial sweeteners, flavourings, emulsifiers, industrial sugar syrups, refined or hydrogenated oils, or other hallmark UPF additives.

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.