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Grano high fibre seeded by Marks & Spencer
Marks & Spencer

Grano high fibre seeded

Barcode 29310456
Scanned  53  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Grano high fibre seeded is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains added flavouring, which is an industrial additive used to modify taste and is considered a marker of ultra-processing in the NOVA system.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker
  • OK
    oat flakes (35%)
  • OK
    sprouted wheatflakes (contain gluten) (21%)
  • OK
    inulin chicory fibre
    Dietary fiber extracted from chicory root, commonly used as a prebiotic fiber additive.
  • OK
    barley flakes (contain gluten) (8%)
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • OK
    date syrup
    A traditional sweet syrup produced by concentrating date fruits. Thick, amber syrup with a caramel-like flavor, used as a natural sweetener.
  • OK
    sunflower seeds (3%)
  • OK
    golden linseed (3%)
  • OK
    cornflour
    Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
  • OK
    pumpkin seeds
    Edible seeds of pumpkins, commonly roasted and eaten as a snack or added to dishes for texture and nutrition.
  • OK
    freeze-dried plum pieces (1.5%)
  • OK
    hemp seeds (1%)
  • UPF
    flavouring
    A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.

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Common questions about Grano high fibre seeded

Is Grano high fibre seeded ultra-processed?

Yes — Grano high fibre seeded by Marks & Spencer is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains added flavouring, which is an industrial additive used to modify taste and is considered a marker of ultra-processing in the NOVA system.

Which ingredients in Grano high fibre seeded are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Grano high fibre seeded as an ultra-processed marker: flavouring. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Grano high fibre seeded?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Granola Nuts & Seeds by Lizi's, Low Sugar Granola Original by Crownfield, Super Berry Granola by Deluxe. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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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