Aldi, Specially Selected

Really nutty granola

Barcode 4088600518305

Yes — Really nutty granola is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains flavouring, which is an industrial additive used to modify taste and is classified as an ultra-processed ingredient under NOVA. Other ingredients like oats, nuts, honey, sugar, sunflower seeds, and rapeseed oil are minimally processed or basic culinary ingredients, but the presence of flavouring is sufficient to classify the overall product as ultra-processed.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

𝐎𝐚𝐭 flakes (65%)
OK

sugar

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

flaked
OK

nibbed & whole 𝐀𝐥𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐬 (7%)
OK

𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐰 𝐍𝐮𝐭𝐬 (4.5%)
OK

𝐇𝐚𝐳𝐞𝐥𝐧𝐮𝐭𝐬 (3.5%)
OK

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
OK

honey

A traditional, natural sweetener produced by honeybees from floral nectar; usually used directly in foods.
UPF

flavouring

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

sunflower seeds

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

Swap it for something less processed

See all Breakfast Cereals & Bars →

Other breakfast cereals & bars Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.

Common questions about Really nutty granola

Is Really nutty granola ultra-processed?

Yes — Really nutty granola by Aldi, Specially Selected is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains flavouring, which is an industrial additive used to modify taste and is classified as an ultra-processed ingredient under NOVA. Other ingredients like oats, nuts, honey, sugar, sunflower seeds, and rapeseed oil are minimally processed or basic culinary ingredients, but the presence of flavouring is sufficient to classify the overall product as ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in Really nutty granola are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Really nutty granola 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.