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Yes — Corn Flakes is ultra-processed.
The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains barley malt extract, which is an industrially processed flavoring ingredient used as a sweetener/flavor enhancer. According to the provided rules, malted barley extract is considered UPF. Other ingredients (maize, sugar, salt, added vitamins and minerals) are not UPF on their own but the presence of barley malt extract makes the overall product UPF.
Similar products that aren't ultra-processed — swap and keep the flavour.
Other drinks Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
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Not UPF
Wholewheat Penne
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Not UPF
Self Raising Flour
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Not UPF
Strawberry Granola
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Not UPF
Plain Flour
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Not UPF
nairn's porridge
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Tesco Finest five grain muesli
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Yes — Corn Flakes by Nestle is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains barley malt extract, which is an industrially processed flavoring ingredient used as a sweetener/flavor enhancer. According to the provided rules, malted barley extract is considered UPF. Other ingredients (maize, sugar, salt, added vitamins and minerals) are not UPF on their own but the presence of barley malt extract makes the overall product UPF.
Nomi flags one ingredient in Corn Flakes as an ultra-processed marker: Barley Malt Extract. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.
Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Corn Flakes by M&S. See the healthier alternatives above for details.
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.
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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.
