Chocolate Hazelnut Cereal Bar

Barcode 252885800064

No — Chocolate Hazelnut Cereal Bar is not ultra-processed.

The bar contains basic ingredients like oats, rice flour, chocolate chips, nuts, simple syrup, dried fruit, milk powder, whey protein, brown sugar, sunflower oil, and salt. These are all common culinary ingredients without explicit ultra-processed additives such as artificial sweeteners, emulsifiers, thickeners, or industrially refined syrups like glucose-fructose syrup or maltodextrin. Therefore, it does not meet the criteria for ultra-processed foods under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

oats

Whole grain cereal from the Avena sativa plant; commonly consumed as a breakfast staple or used in baking.
OK

rice flour

A finely milled flour from milled rice, commonly used as a gluten-free thickener or flour substitute in baking and cooking.
OK

chocolate chips
OK

hazelnuts

Edible nuts from Corylus trees, rich in fat, protein, and micronutrients; commonly roasted or eaten raw as a snack or used in baking and confectionery.
OK

cacao butter
OK

syrup

A sweet, viscous liquid produced from sugar or starch that is used as a sweetener or flavoring in foods.
OK

rice crispies
OK

milk powder

Dehydrated milk product used as a dairy ingredient; can be used to add dairy solids.
OK

brown sugar

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

whey protein concentrate
OK

dried fruit
OK

sunflower oil

A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.

Common questions about Chocolate Hazelnut Cereal Bar

Is Chocolate Hazelnut Cereal Bar ultra-processed?

No — Chocolate Hazelnut Cereal Bar is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The bar contains basic ingredients like oats, rice flour, chocolate chips, nuts, simple syrup, dried fruit, milk powder, whey protein, brown sugar, sunflower oil, and salt. These are all common culinary ingredients without explicit ultra-processed additives such as artificial sweeteners, emulsifiers, thickeners, or industrially refined syrups like glucose-fructose syrup or maltodextrin. Therefore, it does not meet the criteria for ultra-processed foods under NOVA.

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?

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.

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.