Waitrose

freeform gluten free porridge oats with dates and cacao nibs

Barcode 5000169535660

No — freeform gluten free porridge oats with dates and cacao nibs is not ultra-processed.

Ingredients are whole foods and basic culinary ingredients only (oats, dates, coconut flour, cocoa powder, cacao nibs, rice flour). No industrial additives, refined syrups, emulsifiers, flavorings, or other ultra-processed markers are present.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

gluten free wholegrain oats (62%)
OK

chopped dates (23%)
OK

coconut flour
OK

fat-reduced cocoa powder (5%)

Cocoa powder with reduced fat content, used for flavor and color in chocolate products.
OK

cacao nibs (2%) chopped dates. contains: rice flour. allergy advice: for allergens see ingredients in bold. may contain nuts and sesame

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Common questions about freeform gluten free porridge oats with dates and cacao nibs

Is freeform gluten free porridge oats with dates and cacao nibs ultra-processed?

No — freeform gluten free porridge oats with dates and cacao nibs by Waitrose is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Ingredients are whole foods and basic culinary ingredients only (oats, dates, coconut flour, cocoa powder, cacao nibs, rice flour). No industrial additives, refined syrups, emulsifiers, flavorings, or other ultra-processed markers are present.

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.