Lidl,Crownfield

Special flakes original

Barcode 4056489479413

Scanned 15 times by Nomi users

Yes — Special flakes original is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains malted barley extract, which is an industrially processed extract used as a flavor enhancer according to the NOVA guidance provided. The presence of any such ingredient makes the overall product UPF, even though the base ingredients (grains, sugar, salt, vitamins, and minerals) are not UPF on their own.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

rice

A basic staple grain consumed worldwide, used in a wide range of dishes.
OK

_wholewheat_
OK

sugar

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

malted barley extract

Malted barley extract is a processed extract derived from germinated barley; used as a flavoring or malt sweetness source in foods.
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

iron

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

pantothenic acid

A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B5) used as a nutrient fortifier or dietary supplement in fortified foods and supplements.
OK

thiamine

A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B1) used as a nutrient and fortification additive.
OK

riboflavin

A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B2) used as a nutrient and fortification additive.
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 d

Fat-soluble vitamin used for fortification and dietary supplementation; commonly present in foods as a nutrient or supplement.
OK

vitamin b12

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

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Common questions about Special flakes original

Is Special flakes original ultra-processed?

Yes — Special flakes original by Lidl,Crownfield is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains malted barley extract, which is an industrially processed extract used as a flavor enhancer according to the NOVA guidance provided. The presence of any such ingredient makes the overall product UPF, even though the base ingredients (grains, sugar, salt, vitamins, and minerals) are not UPF on their own.

Which ingredients in Special flakes original are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Special flakes original as an ultra-processed marker: malted barley extract. 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.