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Apple & Cinnamon Porridge Oat Bars by Crownfield, Lidl
Crownfield, Lidl

Apple & Cinnamon Porridge Oat Bars

Barcode 4056489353508
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Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Apple & Cinnamon Porridge Oat Bars is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains partially inverted refiners syrup, which is an industrially processed sugar syrup. This extracted and industrially processed ingredient place the bar in the UPF category according to NOVA-style criteria.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker
  • OK
    wholegrain scottish oats
    Wholegrain oats sourced from Scotland, providing fiber and slow-digesting carbohydrates often used as a base for porridge or muesli.
  • OK
    butter (milk)
    A dairy fat product made from churning cream; commonly used in cooking and baking.
  • OK
    light brown sugar
    Brown sugar with a lighter color variant; crystallized sucrose with molasses, used as a sweetener.
  • 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
    chicory root fibre
    Dietary fibre derived from chicory roots (inulin or inulin-like fibre).
  • OK
    sultanas (seedless dried grapes)
    Dried grapes, sweet snack or ingredient; typical in baking and cereals.
  • OK
    sunflower oil
    A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
  • OK
    dried apple
    Dried apple pieces, a fruit product made by removing water; used for sweetness and texture in cereals and snacks.
  • OK
    sunflower seeds
    Whole seeds of the sunflower, used for roasting, snacking or adding crunch to dishes.
  • OK
    pumpkin seeds
    Seed kernels from pumpkins; commonly roasted and salted for snacks or used in baking.
  • OK
    cinnamon
    A sweet-spicy bark spice with warm, woody notes often used in baking and savory dishes.

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Common questions about Apple & Cinnamon Porridge Oat Bars

Is Apple & Cinnamon Porridge Oat Bars ultra-processed?

Yes — Apple & Cinnamon Porridge Oat Bars by Crownfield, Lidl is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains partially inverted refiners syrup, which is an industrially processed sugar syrup. This extracted and industrially processed ingredient place the bar in the UPF category according to NOVA-style criteria.

Which ingredients in Apple & Cinnamon Porridge Oat Bars are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Apple & Cinnamon Porridge Oat Bars as an ultra-processed marker: partially inverted refiners syrup. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Apple & Cinnamon Porridge Oat Bars?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Apple & Raisin Oat Bars by deliciously ella, Peanut Butter Oat Bars by Deliciously Ella, Apple & Cinnamon Peanut Butter Stuffed Oat Bar by Pip & Nut. 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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