Waitrose

Fruit and nut muesli

Barcode 5000169070857

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Yes — Fruit and nut muesli is ultra-processed.

The muesli contains malted barley extract, which is an industrially processed flavor-enhancing extract and classified as an ultra-processed ingredient under NOVA, so the overall product is considered ultra-processed.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

oat flakes

Flaked oats, a common breakfast cereal ingredient and baking base.
OK

wholegrain wheat flakes

Flakes made from wholegrain wheat, a basic cereal ingredient.
OK

wholegrain toasted malted wheat flakes (wheat barley malt extract)
OK

barley flakes

Rolled or flattened barley grain flakes, a basic cereal ingredient.
OK

sultanas (12%) raisins (6%)
OK

toasted coconut (5%)
OK

whole roasted hazelnuts (4%)
OK

whole almonds

Whole almonds used as a basic ingredient, with 4% indicated.
OK

sunflower seeds (3%)
OK

dried diced apricots (3%) (apricots, sulphur dioxide) golden raisins (3%) (golden raisins, sulphur dioxide) chopped dates (2%) allergy advice: for allergens
OK

including cereals containing gluten
OK

see ingredients in bold. may contain other nuts

Healthier alternatives

Reviewed by Nomi

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Common questions about Fruit and nut muesli

Is Fruit and nut muesli ultra-processed?

Yes — Fruit and nut muesli by Waitrose is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The muesli contains malted barley extract, which is an industrially processed flavor-enhancing extract and classified as an ultra-processed ingredient under NOVA, so the overall product is considered ultra-processed.

What are healthier alternatives to Fruit and nut muesli?

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.