Waitrose

Oat unsweetened

Barcode 5000169585122

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Yes — Oat unsweetened is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF). While it contains some basic ingredients (water, oats, sunflower oil, sea salt, vitamins), it also includes additives and industrial ingredients that place it in the UPF category according to NOVA. In particular, it contains stabiliser (gellan gum), which is an industrial additive used to modify texture and stability. The presence of the stabiliser (gellan gum), which is a pre-identified UPF ingredient, mandates classification as UPF.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

oats

Whole grain rolled oats used as a cereal base in baking and breakfast dishes.
OK

sunflower oil

A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
OK

chicory root fibre

Dietary fibre derived from chicory roots (inulin or inulin-like fibre).
OK

tricalcium phosphate

A calcium salt used as a food additive and calcium source; commonly used as anti-caking agent in powders and as a mineral supplement.
OK

sea salt

A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
UPF

gellan gum

A hydrocolloid stabiliser used to thicken or set foods; a common food additive.
OK

vitamin b12

A water-soluble B vitamin (cobalamin) used as a nutrient fortifier in 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 d2

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

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Common questions about Oat unsweetened

Is Oat unsweetened ultra-processed?

Yes — Oat unsweetened by Waitrose is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF). While it contains some basic ingredients (water, oats, sunflower oil, sea salt, vitamins), it also includes additives and industrial ingredients that place it in the UPF category according to NOVA. In particular, it contains stabiliser (gellan gum), which is an industrial additive used to modify texture and stability. The presence of the stabiliser (gellan gum), which is a pre-identified UPF ingredient, mandates classification as UPF.

Which ingredients in Oat unsweetened are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Oat unsweetened as an ultra-processed marker: gellan gum. 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.