TESCO

FRUIT & FIBRE FRUITY CRUNCH

Barcode 5000119684257

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Yes — FRUIT & FIBRE FRUITY CRUNCH is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredients include barley malt extract (an industrial flavoring/sweetener extract) and flavouring in the sweetened dried bananas, both of which are industrial additives according to NOVA-style criteria.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

toasted wheat flakes (73%) [wheat
OK

sugar

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

vitamin e (tocopherol)

A fat-soluble antioxidant vitamin used as a dietary supplement and stabilizer in fats and oils.
OK

niacin (vitamin b3)

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

pantothenic acid

A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B5) used as a nutrient fortifier or dietary supplement in fortified foods and supplements.
OK

vitamin b12

A water-soluble B vitamin (cobalamin) used as a nutrient fortifier in foods and supplements.
OK

vitamin d

Fat-soluble vitamin used for fortification and dietary supplementation; commonly present in foods as a nutrient or supplement.
OK

thiamine

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

folic acid

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

riboflavin

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

vitamin b6]
OK

mixed fruits (26%) (raisins, sweetened dried bananas [banana, coconut oil, sugar, flavouring)
OK

toasted coconut
OK

dried apple

Dried apple pieces or slices; traditional dried fruit ingredient used in snacks and cooking.
OK

hazelnut (1%)

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Common questions about FRUIT & FIBRE FRUITY CRUNCH

Is FRUIT & FIBRE FRUITY CRUNCH ultra-processed?

Yes — FRUIT & FIBRE FRUITY CRUNCH by TESCO is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredients include barley malt extract (an industrial flavoring/sweetener extract) and flavouring in the sweetened dried bananas, both of which are industrial additives according to NOVA-style criteria.

Which ingredients in FRUIT & FIBRE FRUITY CRUNCH are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in FRUIT & FIBRE FRUITY CRUNCH as an ultra-processed marker: Barley Malt Extract. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to FRUIT & FIBRE FRUITY CRUNCH?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including simply nutty muesli by dorset cereals, MUESLI by Sainsburys, STAMFORD STREET CO.. 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.