Aldi

Crumbly Oaties

Barcode 4088600108568

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Yes — Crumbly Oaties is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains several industrial ingredients/additives: palm oil (a highly refined oil), invert sugar syrup (an industrially processed inverted sugar), and the raising agent sodium carbonates. According to the given criteria, the presence of any of these UPF ingredients is sufficient to classify the whole product as UPF, even though it also contains minimally processed ingredients like oat flakes, sugar, wholemeal wheat flour, and salt.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

oat flakes

Rolled oats; flattening and toasting of oat groats to produce flake form used as breakfast cereal and in baking.
OK

sugar

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

wholemeal wheat flour

A coarse, whole-grain flour ground from the entire wheat kernel, used as a basic baking ingredient.
UPF

palm oil

A widely used edible oil pressed from the fruit of oil palms; a basic culinary oil but highly processed in many commercial products.
UPF

invert sugar syrup

A refined sugar syrup produced by hydrolyzing sucrose into glucose and fructose; a processed sweetener often used in foods.
UPF

sodium carbonates raising agents

Leavening agents containing sodium carbonate (soda ash) used to produce carbon dioxide for doughs and batters.
OK

ammonium carbonate

A leavening agent historically used in baked goods; releases ammonia and carbon dioxide when heated, producing a light texture.
OK

salt

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

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Common questions about Crumbly Oaties

Is Crumbly Oaties ultra-processed?

Yes — Crumbly Oaties by Aldi is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains several industrial ingredients/additives: palm oil (a highly refined oil), invert sugar syrup (an industrially processed inverted sugar), and the raising agent sodium carbonates. According to the given criteria, the presence of any of these UPF ingredients is sufficient to classify the whole product as UPF, even though it also contains minimally processed ingredients like oat flakes, sugar, wholemeal wheat flour, and salt.

Which ingredients in Crumbly Oaties are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Crumbly Oaties as ultra-processed markers: palm oil, invert sugar syrup, sodium carbonates raising agents. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Crumbly Oaties?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Oat Shortbread by walkers, Oat Crumbles by Island Bakery. 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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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.