Nut & Fruit Cereal Bar

Barcode 4069365108444

Yes — Nut & Fruit Cereal Bar is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains industrial ingredients/additives such as glucose syrup (an industrially processed sugar) and emulsifier: lecithins, which are characteristic of ultra-processed foods under the NOVA classification. Other ingredients like sugar and honey are minimally processed sweeteners and do not by themselves make the product UPF, but the presence of glucose syrup and emulsifier: lecithins is sufficient for UPF classification.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

sugar

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

currants

Dried small grapes used as a dried fruit ingredient in baked goods, cereals, and snacks.
UPF

glucose syrup

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

sunflower kernels

Whole roasted or raw seeds from sunflowers, commonly used as a crunchy nut-free snack and in baking.
OK

roasted peanuts

Peanuts that have been roasted, often used as a snack, in sauces, or as a component in trail mixes.
OK

sesame seeds

Small, flat seeds from the Sesamum indicum plant, used as a food ingredient for flavor and texture.
OK

oat flakes

Flaked oats, a common breakfast cereal ingredient and baking base.
OK

butter (milk)

A dairy fat product made from churning cream; commonly used in cooking and baking.
OK

roasted hazelnuts

Hazelnuts that have been roasted to develop flavor and aroma; a single-ingredient nut used as a snack or ingredient in baked goods, confections, or spreads.
UPF

lecithin (emulsifier)

A phospholipid-based emulsifier commonly derived from soy, sunflower, or other sources; used to help fats mix with water in foods.
OK

honey

A natural sweet viscous liquid produced by bees from floral nectar; widely used as a sweetener in foods.
OK

whole milk powder

Whole milk powder is made by evaporating milk to dryness. It is a convenient form of milk that can be reconstituted with water. It is used in baking, confectionery, and as a milk substitute in various recipes.

Common questions about Nut & Fruit Cereal Bar

Is Nut & Fruit Cereal Bar ultra-processed?

Yes — Nut & Fruit Cereal Bar is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains industrial ingredients/additives such as glucose syrup (an industrially processed sugar) and emulsifier: lecithins, which are characteristic of ultra-processed foods under the NOVA classification. Other ingredients like sugar and honey are minimally processed sweeteners and do not by themselves make the product UPF, but the presence of glucose syrup and emulsifier: lecithins is sufficient for UPF classification.

Which ingredients in Nut & Fruit Cereal Bar are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Nut & Fruit Cereal Bar as ultra-processed markers: glucose syrup, lecithin (emulsifier). 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.