Lidl

Oaties

Barcode 4335619071872

Scanned 5 times by Nomi users

Yes — Oaties is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains palm oil and invert sugar syrup, which are industrially processed ingredients. It also includes unspecified flavouring, another marker of ultra-processing, alongside basic ingredients like oats, sugars, wheat flours, leavening agents, and salt.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

41% oat flakes
OK

sugar

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

palm oil

A widely used edible oil pressed from the fruit of oil palms; a basic culinary oil but highly processed in many commercial products.
OK

wheat flour

A basic flour ground from wheat, often enriched with added minerals and vitamins.
OK

wholemeal wheat flour

A coarse, whole-grain flour ground from the entire wheat kernel, used as a basic baking ingredient.
UPF

invert sugar syrup

A refined sugar syrup produced by hydrolyzing sucrose into glucose and fructose; a processed sweetener often used in foods.
OK

sodium carbonate

Inorganic salt used as a leavening agent or acidity regulator; a basic culinary ingredient.
OK

ammonium carbonate

A leavening agent historically used in baked goods; releases ammonia and carbon dioxide when heated, producing a light texture.
OK

salt

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

flavouring. may also contain milk

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Common questions about Oaties

Is Oaties ultra-processed?

Yes — Oaties by Lidl is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains palm oil and invert sugar syrup, which are industrially processed ingredients. It also includes unspecified flavouring, another marker of ultra-processing, alongside basic ingredients like oats, sugars, wheat flours, leavening agents, and salt.

Which ingredients in Oaties are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Oaties as ultra-processed markers: palm oil, invert sugar syrup. 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?

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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.