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Scottish Porridge oats by Marks & Spencer
Marks & Spencer

Scottish Porridge oats

Barcode 29310463
Scanned  23  times by Nomi users
Not Ultra-Processed

No — Scottish Porridge oats is not ultra-processed.

Not ultra-processed. It contains only oat flakes, a minimally processed whole-grain ingredient, with no industrial additives, refined syrups, flavorings, emulsifiers, or other ultra-processed components.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    oat flakes
    Flaked oats, a common breakfast cereal ingredient and baking base.

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Common questions about Scottish Porridge oats

Is Scottish Porridge oats ultra-processed?

No — Scottish Porridge oats by Marks & Spencer is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Not ultra-processed. It contains only oat flakes, a minimally processed whole-grain ingredient, with no industrial additives, refined syrups, flavorings, emulsifiers, or other ultra-processed components.

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.

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