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Scottish Oats by Tesco
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Scottish Oats

Barcode 5000119092502
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Not Ultra-Processed

No — Scottish Oats is not ultra-processed.

Great choice! Made with a simple, minimally processed whole grain.

Scottish Oats are not ultra-processed. Rolled oat flakes are a minimally processed whole-grain food made by steaming and flattening oats, with no industrial additives or formulated ingredients.

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Common questions about Scottish Oats

Is Scottish Oats ultra-processed?

No — Scottish Oats by Tesco is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Scottish Oats are not ultra-processed. Rolled oat flakes are a minimally processed whole-grain food made by steaming and flattening oats, with no industrial additives or formulated ingredients.

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.

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