harvest morn

honey nut

Barcode 4088600247465

Scanned 33 times by Nomi users

Yes — honey nut is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains barley malt extract, which is an industrially processed flavoring ingredient according to NOVA guidance, even though the rest of the ingredients are mostly minimally processed or culinary ingredients.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

maize (63%)
OK

sugar

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

chopped peanuts (8%)
OK

molasses

A thick, dark syrup produced during sugar refining, rich in flavor and used in baking and cooking.
OK

honey

Natural bee-derived sweetener; 2% of the ingredient list.
UPF

Barley Malt Extract

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

salt

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

iron

Essential mineral used as a nutrient or fortifying ingredient in foods.
OK

niacin (vitamin b3)

A water-soluble vitamin used as a nutrient and often added to foods as a fortifying vitamin.
OK

riboflavin

A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B2) used as a nutrient and fortification additive.
OK

thiamine

A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B1) used as a nutrient and fortification additive.
OK

vitamin b6 (pyridoxine)

Essential water-soluble vitamin used as a nutrient supplement and fortificant in foods and dietary supplements.
OK

folic acid

A B-vitamin (B9) important for DNA synthesis and red blood cell formation; commonly added to fortified foods and supplements.
OK

vitamin b12. allergy advice: for allergens
OK

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Common questions about honey nut

Is honey nut ultra-processed?

Yes — honey nut by harvest morn is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains barley malt extract, which is an industrially processed flavoring ingredient according to NOVA guidance, even though the rest of the ingredients are mostly minimally processed or culinary ingredients.

Which ingredients in honey nut are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in honey nut as an ultra-processed marker: Barley Malt Extract. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to honey nut?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Corn Flakes by M&S. 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.