Marks & Spencer

Malted Wheats

Barcode 29310616

Scanned 33 times by Nomi users

Yes — Malted Wheats is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains ultra-processed ingredients, specifically malted barley extract (an industrial flavoring/extract) and partially inverted sugar syrup (an industrially processed refined sugar syrup). These additives place the product in the NOVA ultra-processed category.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

wholemeal wheat (contains gluten) (98%)
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

malted barley extract (contains gluten)
OK

iron

Essential mineral used as a nutrient or fortifying ingredient in foods.
OK

pantothenic acid (b5)

Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid), an essential nutrient used for fortification and nutritional supplementation.
OK

thiamin (vitamin b1)

A water-soluble B vitamin essential for carbohydrate metabolism, energy production and nervous system function; commonly used as a dietary supplement or nutrient in foods.
UPF

partially inverted sugar syrup

A syrup in which sucrose has been partially inverted into glucose and fructose; produced via acid or enzymatic treatment; used as a sweetener and humectant in foods; typically industrially processed.
OK

salt

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

niacin (vitamin b3)

A water-soluble vitamin used as a nutrient and often added to foods as a fortifying vitamin.
OK

riboflavin (b2)

Vitamin B2 used as a fortifying nutrient in foods; a natural component of some ingredients and commonly added in fortification.
OK

vitamin b6 (pyridoxine)

Essential water-soluble vitamin used as a nutrient supplement and fortificant in foods and dietary supplements.
OK

folic acid

A B-vitamin (B9) important for DNA synthesis and red blood cell formation; commonly added to fortified foods and supplements.
OK

vitamin b12

A water-soluble B vitamin (cobalamin) used as a nutrient fortifier in foods and supplements.

Healthier alternatives

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Common questions about Malted Wheats

Is Malted Wheats ultra-processed?

Yes — Malted Wheats by Marks & Spencer is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains ultra-processed ingredients, specifically malted barley extract (an industrial flavoring/extract) and partially inverted sugar syrup (an industrially processed refined sugar syrup). These additives place the product in the NOVA ultra-processed category.

Which ingredients in Malted Wheats are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Malted Wheats as an ultra-processed marker: partially inverted sugar syrup. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Malted Wheats?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Nestle Shredded wheat 24pk by Nestlé. 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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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.