Specially Selected

Aldi Very Berry muesli

Barcode 4088600167756

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Yes — Aldi Very Berry muesli is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredients list includes flavouring (an added flavour), barley malt extract (an industrial flavouring/sweetening extract), and blackcurrant flavoured barley flakes containing added sugar and flavour components. These are industrial formulations/additives according to NOVA.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

blackcurrant flavoured barley flakes (17%) (barley. sugar, blackcurrant concentrate)
OK

plant extract (carrot concentrate)
UPF

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
OK

oat flakes

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

wheat flakes

Flaked wheat cereal, a processed cereal ingredient used for breakfast cereals.
OK

malted toasted wheat flakes (wheat flakes, barley malt extract). sultanas (9%)
OK

raisins (9%)
OK

barley flakes

Rolled or flattened barley grain flakes, a basic cereal ingredient.
OK

flame raisins (7%)
OK

sunflower seeds

Small, edible seeds with a mild nutty flavor, used in snacks, baking, and cooking.
OK

sweetened dried cranberries (6%) (sugar, cranberries)
OK

sweetened dried blueberries (29%) (blueberries, sugar)
OK

freeze dried raspberries (0.5%)
OK

freeze dried blackcurrants (0.5%)
OK

freeze dried cherry pieces (0.5%). allergy advice: for allergens
OK

see ingredients in bold. may also contain nuts
OK

other gluten sources and milk. dietary advice: suitable for vegetarians. warning: although every effort has been made to remove stones
OK

some small stones or fragments may remain

Healthier alternatives

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Common questions about Aldi Very Berry muesli

Is Aldi Very Berry muesli ultra-processed?

Yes — Aldi Very Berry muesli by Specially Selected is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredients list includes flavouring (an added flavour), barley malt extract (an industrial flavouring/sweetening extract), and blackcurrant flavoured barley flakes containing added sugar and flavour components. These are industrial formulations/additives according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in Aldi Very Berry muesli are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Aldi Very Berry muesli as an ultra-processed marker: flavouring. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Aldi Very Berry muesli?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including simply nutty muesli by dorset cereals, MUESLI by Sainsburys, STAMFORD STREET CO.. 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.