Crownfield

Cocoa & Vanilla Protein Oat Bites

Barcode 4056489335481

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Yes — Cocoa & Vanilla Protein Oat Bites is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes several industrial additives and formulations: vegetable margarine (with refined vegetable oils and flavourings), isolated soya protein (an extracted protein isolate), partially inverted refiners syrup (an industrially processed sugar syrup), natural flavourings, and xanthan gum (a thickener). Any one of these would be sufficient to classify the product as UPF under NOVA; together they clearly place it in the ultra-processed category.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

34% wholegrain scottish oats
OK

vegetable margarine (vegetable oil [palm, rapeseed], salt, flavourings)
OK

isolated soya protein
OK

light brown sugar

Brown sugar with a lighter color variant; crystallized sucrose with molasses, used as a sweetener.
OK

chicory root fibre

Dietary fibre derived from chicory roots (inulin or inulin-like fibre).
UPF

partially inverted refiners syrup

A refined syrup produced by partial inversion of sucrose, often used as a sweetener; it is an industrially processed syrup.
OK

4% linseeds
OK

sunflower seeds

Whole seeds of the sunflower, used for roasting, snacking or adding crunch to dishes.
OK

3% cocoa powder
UPF

natural flavourings

Flavorings derived from natural sources used to impart taste or aroma; typically a mix of essential oils, compounds, or extracts.
UPF

xanthan gum

A polysaccharide used as a thickening and stabilizing food additive produced by bacterial fermentation; widely used in sauces, dressings, and gluten-free products.

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Common questions about Cocoa & Vanilla Protein Oat Bites

Is Cocoa & Vanilla Protein Oat Bites ultra-processed?

Yes — Cocoa & Vanilla Protein Oat Bites by Crownfield is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes several industrial additives and formulations: vegetable margarine (with refined vegetable oils and flavourings), isolated soya protein (an extracted protein isolate), partially inverted refiners syrup (an industrially processed sugar syrup), natural flavourings, and xanthan gum (a thickener). Any one of these would be sufficient to classify the product as UPF under NOVA; together they clearly place it in the ultra-processed category.

Which ingredients in Cocoa & Vanilla Protein Oat Bites are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Cocoa & Vanilla Protein Oat Bites as ultra-processed markers: partially inverted refiners syrup, natural flavourings, xanthan gum. 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?

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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.