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Yes — MALTED WHEATIES is ultra-processed.
The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrially processed ingredients and additives, specifically malted barley extract and partially inverted sugar syrup, which fall under NOVA ultra-processed formulations. The presence of these ingredients is sufficient to classify the entire product as UPF, even though the base is mostly whole wheat with added vitamins and minerals.
Other breakfast cereals & bars Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
Oats
Mornflake
Not UPF
organic fruits & seeds muesli
alara
Not UPF
Pecan & Almond Grain-Free Granola
The Paleo Foods Co.
Not UPF
Bitesize shredded wheat
Nestlé
Not UPF
Muesli
Alpen
Not UPF
Organic Porridge Oats
Kavanagh's
Not UPF
original shredded wheat
Nestlé, Nestlé UK Ltd
Not UPF
Oat so Simple Original
Quaker, Quaker Oats
Not UPF
Simply Delicious Muesli
Dorset Cereals
Not UPF
Nutty Granola
Deliciously Ella
Not UPF
Yes — MALTED WHEATIES by ASDA is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrially processed ingredients and additives, specifically malted barley extract and partially inverted sugar syrup, which fall under NOVA ultra-processed formulations. The presence of these ingredients is sufficient to classify the entire product as UPF, even though the base is mostly whole wheat with added vitamins and minerals.
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.
Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.
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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.