Kellogg,Kellogg's

All-Bran Original

Barcode 5000127142190

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Yes — All-Bran Original is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains barley malt extract, which is an industrially processed flavoring/extract ingredient considered UPF under NOVA-style criteria. The presence of this ingredient is sufficient to classify the whole product as ultra-processed, even though the base ingredients (wheat bran, sugar, salt, vitamins, and minerals) are not UPF by themselves.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

wheat bran (86%)
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

niacin (vitamin b3)

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

iron

Essential mineral used as a nutrient or fortifying ingredient in foods.
OK

vitamin b6 (pyridoxine)

Essential water-soluble vitamin used as a nutrient supplement and fortificant in foods and dietary supplements.
OK

riboflavin

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

vitamin d

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

vitamin b12. for allergens see ingredients highlighted in bold. may contain gluten from other cereals

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Common questions about All-Bran Original

Is All-Bran Original ultra-processed?

Yes — All-Bran Original by Kellogg,Kellogg's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains barley malt extract, which is an industrially processed flavoring/extract ingredient considered UPF under NOVA-style criteria. The presence of this ingredient is sufficient to classify the whole product as ultra-processed, even though the base ingredients (wheat bran, sugar, salt, vitamins, and minerals) are not UPF by themselves.

Which ingredients in All-Bran Original are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in All-Bran Original as an ultra-processed marker: Barley Malt Extract. 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.