Harvest Morn

Instant Oats - Mixed Berry Flavour

Barcode 4088600398303

Yes — Instant Oats - Mixed Berry Flavour is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains the additive "flavouring," which is an industrial formulation used to enhance taste. According to the NOVA system and the provided rules, the presence of flavouring is sufficient to classify a product as UPF, even though the base ingredients (oats, skimmed milk powder, sugar, and freeze-dried fruits) are not themselves ultra-processed.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

oats

Oats or oat product; likely rolled or crushed oats representing a cereal grain. Contains dietary fiber and carbohydrates.
OK

skimmed milk powder

Powdered dairy product with reduced fat content used as a dairy ingredient.
OK

sugar

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

freeze-dried berry mix

Mix of cherries, blueberries, raspberries and strawberries that have been freeze-dried to remove moisture while preserving flavor.
UPF

flavouring

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

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Common questions about Instant Oats - Mixed Berry Flavour

Is Instant Oats - Mixed Berry Flavour ultra-processed?

Yes — Instant Oats - Mixed Berry Flavour by Harvest Morn is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains the additive "flavouring," which is an industrial formulation used to enhance taste. According to the NOVA system and the provided rules, the presence of flavouring is sufficient to classify a product as UPF, even though the base ingredients (oats, skimmed milk powder, sugar, and freeze-dried fruits) are not themselves ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in Instant Oats - Mixed Berry Flavour are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Instant Oats - Mixed Berry Flavour as an ultra-processed marker: flavouring. 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.