Aldi

Frosted Flake Bars

Barcode 4061463949554

Yes — Frosted Flake Bars is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF). The ingredient list is valid. It contains several industrial formulations and additives associated with ultra-processing according to NOVA: glucose syrup and dried glucose syrup (industrially refined sugars), oligofructose (an industrially processed fiber/sweetener), palm kernel fat (a refined tropical oil), emulsifier lecithins, stabiliser calcium carbonate used as a texturizer, and humectant glycerol. These ingredients go beyond basic culinary components and indicate industrial processing, so the overall product is UPF.

Ingredients

5 ultra-processed markers

OK

maize (corn)

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

glucose syrup

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

skimmed milk fat glaze (palm kernel fat, sugar, skimmed milk powder, dried glucose syrup, stabiliser: calcium carbonate; emulsifier: lecithins)

A glaze comprising skimmed milk fat, palm kernel fat, sugar, skimmed milk powder, dried glucose syrup, calcium carbonate stabiliser and lecithin emulsifier. Likely a processed dairy confectionery ingredient.
UPF

oligofructose

A short-chain fructooligosaccharide used as a sweetener or fiber additive; an isolated carbohydrate produced industrially.
OK

sugar

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

skim milk

Low-fat milk from which the fat portion has been removed; a basic dairy ingredient used as a beverage or in cooking.
OK

sunflower oil

A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
OK

calcium carbonate

A basic inorganic calcium salt used as a nutrition supplement and anticaking agent in foods.
UPF

Barley Malt Extract

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

glycerol (glycerin)

A humectant and electrolyte; glycerol is a simple sugar alcohol used to retain moisture in foods.
UPF

lecithin (emulsifier) with vitamin d; allergy advice

Emulsifier (lecithin) with added vitamin D; also includes allergy information directive wording.

Common questions about Frosted Flake Bars

Is Frosted Flake Bars ultra-processed?

Yes — Frosted Flake Bars by Aldi is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF). The ingredient list is valid. It contains several industrial formulations and additives associated with ultra-processing according to NOVA: glucose syrup and dried glucose syrup (industrially refined sugars), oligofructose (an industrially processed fiber/sweetener), palm kernel fat (a refined tropical oil), emulsifier lecithins, stabiliser calcium carbonate used as a texturizer, and humectant glycerol. These ingredients go beyond basic culinary components and indicate industrial processing, so the overall product is UPF.

Which ingredients in Frosted Flake Bars are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 5 ingredients in Frosted Flake Bars as ultra-processed markers: glucose syrup, skimmed milk fat glaze (palm kernel fat, sugar, skimmed milk powder, dried glucose syrup, stabiliser: calcium carbonate; emulsifier: lecithins), oligofructose, Barley Malt Extract, lecithin (emulsifier) with vitamin d; allergy advice. 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.