Nairn’s

Crunchy Oat Bars

Barcode 0612322030292

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Yes — Crunchy Oat Bars is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredients include palm fruit oil (a highly refined industrial oil) and oligofructose (an isolated dietary fiber), which are industrial ingredients typical of ultra-processed foods according to NOVA.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

gluten free wholegrain oats (69%)
UPF

palm fruit oil

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

honey (7%)
UPF

dietary fibre (oligofructose)

A soluble dietary fiber derived from inulin-type fructans, used as a prebiotic and fiber supplement. Extracted and isolated carbohydrate ingredient; commonly used in foods to boost fiber content.
OK

brown sugar

Unrefined or partially refined sugar with molasses giving a brown color and distinctive flavor; a basic sweetener.
OK

tapioca starch

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

raising agent; sodium bicarbonate
OK

sea salt. allergy advice: for allergens
OK

see ingredients in bold: both our recipe and factory are nut free. we cannot guarantee that our ingredients are nut free. manufactured on equipment that handles milk. not suitable if you react to avenin-a protein in oats

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Common questions about Crunchy Oat Bars

Is Crunchy Oat Bars ultra-processed?

Yes — Crunchy Oat Bars by Nairn’s is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredients include palm fruit oil (a highly refined industrial oil) and oligofructose (an isolated dietary fiber), which are industrial ingredients typical of ultra-processed foods according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in Crunchy Oat Bars are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Crunchy Oat Bars as ultra-processed markers: palm fruit oil, dietary fibre (oligofructose). 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.