Coop,Co Op

Bran flakes

Barcode 5000129339987

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Yes — Bran flakes is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredients include glucose (an industrially refined sugar) and malted barley extract (an industrial flavor enhancer), which are NOVA UPF ingredients. Other ingredients are minimally processed or fortification nutrients, but the presence of these specific additives is enough to classify the product as UPF.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

wholegrain wheat (63%)
OK

wheat bran

The outer layers of the wheat grain, high in fiber and minerals, commonly used to add texture and nutrition.
OK

sugar

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

oat flour

Finely milled flour made from oats; used as a gluten-free or low-gluten baking ingredient.
OK

glucose

A simple monosaccharide (basic sugar) commonly used as a sweetener and energy source in foods.
UPF

malted barley extract

A concentrated extract from malted barley, used as a brewing adjunct or flavoring. It may be used in foods and drinks for sweetness or malt flavor.
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 (b5)

Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid), an essential nutrient used for fortification and nutritional supplementation.
OK

vitamin b12

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

vitamin d2

A nutrient used for fortification in foods and dietary supplements; not a food per se but a common fortifying additive.
OK

thiamin (vitamin b1)

A water-soluble B vitamin essential for carbohydrate metabolism, energy production and nervous system function; commonly used as a dietary supplement or nutrient in foods.
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 (b2)

Vitamin B2 used as a fortifying nutrient in foods; a natural component of some ingredients and commonly added in fortification.
OK

vitamin b6. may contain milk
OK

nuts

A basic, whole-food ingredient consisting of kernels from various tree or bush species (e.g., almonds, walnuts, cashews). Rich in fats and protein.

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Common questions about Bran flakes

Is Bran flakes ultra-processed?

Yes — Bran flakes by Coop,Co Op is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredients include glucose (an industrially refined sugar) and malted barley extract (an industrial flavor enhancer), which are NOVA UPF ingredients. Other ingredients are minimally processed or fortification nutrients, but the presence of these specific additives is enough to classify the product as UPF.

Which ingredients in Bran flakes are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Bran flakes as an ultra-processed marker: malted barley 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.