Apple Yogurt Granola Cereal

Barcode 29435968

Yes — Apple Yogurt Granola Cereal is ultra-processed.

This breakfast cereal contains several ultra-processed ingredients, including glucose syrup, natural flavoring, lecithin (an emulsifier), and barley malt extract, all of which are industrial additives or extracts used to modify texture, sweetness, or flavor. These ingredients place it in the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

oat flakes (85%)
OK

sugar

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

vegetable oil

A basic culinary oil extracted from various plant sources used for cooking and frying.
OK

sunflower (rapeseed)
OK

crisped rice (rice flour, salt)
OK

crisped rice
OK

barley

A whole grain used in cooking and brewing; a basic cereal ingredient.
OK

salt

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

dried red apples (3%)
OK

yogurt coated cornflakes (5%)
OK

cocoa butter

A fat extracted from cocoa beans, used in chocolate, cosmetics, and baking as a fat component.
OK

maize (corn)

A basic staple grain used as a food ingredient; kernels from Zea mays.
OK

cornflakes (5%)
OK

lactose

A disaccharide sugar derived from milk (glucose + galactose). Common dairy carbohydrate.
OK

milk

A dairy liquid produced by cows; a basic, widely used food ingredient.
OK

emulsifier - lecithin
UPF

Barley Malt Extract

Barley malt extract is a sweetener made from malted barley grains.
UPF

glucose syrup

A processed syrup made from starch (usually corn) consisting mainly of glucose; commonly used as a sweetener and thickener.
UPF

natural flavoring

Flavoring agents derived from natural sources used to impart aroma or taste; often composed of essential oils, extracts, or blends.
OK

cinnamon

A spice ground from the bark of Cinnamomum trees; cassia is a closely related variety.

Common questions about Apple Yogurt Granola Cereal

Is Apple Yogurt Granola Cereal ultra-processed?

Yes — Apple Yogurt Granola Cereal is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This breakfast cereal contains several ultra-processed ingredients, including glucose syrup, natural flavoring, lecithin (an emulsifier), and barley malt extract, all of which are industrial additives or extracts used to modify texture, sweetness, or flavor. These ingredients place it in the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category.

Which ingredients in Apple Yogurt Granola Cereal are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Apple Yogurt Granola Cereal as ultra-processed markers: Barley Malt Extract, glucose syrup, natural flavoring. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

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.