Crownfield

High Fibre Bran

Barcode 4056489900375

Scanned 21 times by Nomi users

Yes — High Fibre Bran is ultra-processed.

The product contains barley malt extract, which is an industrially processed extract used as a flavor enhancer and considered an ultra-processed ingredient under NOVA. Because any presence of such an ingredient classifies the whole product as UPF, the cereal is UPF despite its high wheat bran content.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

72% wheat bran
OK

wheat flour

Finely ground cereal flour from wheat; a fundamental baking ingredient.
OK

sugar

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

Barley Malt Extract

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

salt

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

vitamin b12

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

niacin (vitamin b3)

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

thiamine

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

vitamin d

Fat-soluble vitamin used for fortification and dietary supplementation; commonly present in foods as a nutrient or supplement.
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 b6 (pyridoxine)

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

riboflavin

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

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Common questions about High Fibre Bran

Is High Fibre Bran ultra-processed?

Yes — High Fibre Bran by Crownfield is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains barley malt extract, which is an industrially processed extract used as a flavor enhancer and considered an ultra-processed ingredient under NOVA. Because any presence of such an ingredient classifies the whole product as UPF, the cereal is UPF despite its high wheat bran content.

Which ingredients in High Fibre Bran are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in High Fibre Bran as an ultra-processed marker: Barley Malt 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?

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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.