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Wholegrain sultana bran

Barcode 5000169145104

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Yes — Wholegrain sultana bran is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes several industrial additives and refined ingredients: barley malt extract (an industrial flavoring/extract), glucose (refined isolated sugar), and emulsifier mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids. These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and meet NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

wholegrain wheat (46%)
OK

sultanas (sun-dried grapes)

Sultanas are dried grapes (usually seedless varieties) used as a sweet dried fruit in cereals and snacks.
OK

wheat bran(14%)
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.
UPF

Barley Malt Extract

Barley malt extract is a sweetener made from malted barley grains.
OK

glucose

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

antioxidants ascorbyl palmitate and alpha-tocopherol
OK

niacin (vitamin b3)

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

emulsifier mono - and diglycerides of fatty acids
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

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

citric acid

A weak organic acid found in citrus fruits, commonly used as an acidulant and preservative in foods and beverages.
OK

riboflavin

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

vitamin b6. allergy advice: for allergens
OK

including cereals containing gluten
OK

see ingredients in bold. may also contain nuts
OK

peanuts and milk

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Common questions about Wholegrain sultana bran

Is Wholegrain sultana bran ultra-processed?

Yes — Wholegrain sultana bran by Waitrose is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes several industrial additives and refined ingredients: barley malt extract (an industrial flavoring/extract), glucose (refined isolated sugar), and emulsifier mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids. These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and meet NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Wholegrain sultana bran are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Wholegrain sultana bran 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.