Nairn's

Gluten Free Oats, Dark Chocolate & Coconut Biscuit Breaks Chunky

Barcode 0612322000783

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Yes — Gluten Free Oats, Dark Chocolate & Coconut Biscuit Breaks Chunky is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredients include several industrial additives and processed ingredients such as sustainable palm fruit oil, emulsifier (soya lecithin), natural vanilla flavouring, natural flavouring, and partially inverted refiners syrup/lyles golden syrup, which fall under NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

gluten free wholegrain oats (60%)

Oats that are processed to be gluten-free and made from wholegrain oats; commonly used in porridge and granola.
UPF

palm fruit oil

Oil extracted from the fruits of oil palm; a highly processed vegetable oil used in cooking and processed foods.
OK

dark chocolate chips (10%) (sugar, cocoa mass, cocoa butter, emulsifier: soya lecithin, natural vanilla flavouring)
OK

demerara sugar

Demerara sugar is a coarse-grained brown sugar derived from the cane sugar refining process.
OK

dessicated coconut (5%)
OK

tapioca starch

Starch extracted from cassava (tapioca root), used as a thickener and binder.
UPF

partially inverted refiners syrup; lyles golden syrup

A processed sugar syrup produced by partial inversion of sucrose, often used as a sweetener.
OK

raising agents (sodium bicarbonate, ammonium bicarbonate)

Leavening agents used to make dough rise; typical food additives in baking.
UPF

natural flavouring

A generic flavoring ingredient derived from natural sources used to impart aroma or taste; may include essential oils or extracts.
OK

sea salt

A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.

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Common questions about Gluten Free Oats, Dark Chocolate & Coconut Biscuit Breaks Chunky

Is Gluten Free Oats, Dark Chocolate & Coconut Biscuit Breaks Chunky ultra-processed?

Yes — Gluten Free Oats, Dark Chocolate & Coconut Biscuit Breaks Chunky by Nairn's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredients include several industrial additives and processed ingredients such as sustainable palm fruit oil, emulsifier (soya lecithin), natural vanilla flavouring, natural flavouring, and partially inverted refiners syrup/lyles golden syrup, which fall under NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Gluten Free Oats, Dark Chocolate & Coconut Biscuit Breaks Chunky are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Gluten Free Oats, Dark Chocolate & Coconut Biscuit Breaks Chunky as ultra-processed markers: palm fruit oil, partially inverted refiners syrup; lyles golden syrup, natural 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.