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Banana & papaya granola by Waitrose
Waitrose

Banana & papaya granola

Barcode 5000169618837
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Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Banana & papaya granola is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrially processed ingredients and additives, including flavouring, sugar syrup powder (an industrial refined sugar product), and the preservative sulphur dioxide. These extracted and industrially produced additives go beyond basic culinary ingredients and place the product in the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    oat flakes (64%)
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    sweetened papaya (5%) (papaya, sugar, preservative dried (sulphur dioxide))
  • OK
    sweetened dried banana (5%) (banana, sugar, coconut oil, flavouring)
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • OK
    coconut (3%)
  • OK
    sweetened dried pineapple (3%) (sugar, pineapple, acidity regulator (citric acid), preservative (sulphur dioxide))
  • OK
    honey
    Natural bee-derived sweetener; 2% of the ingredient list.
  • OK
    desiccated coconut
    Finely shredded dried coconut meat with a mild, sweet coconut flavor commonly used in baking and confectionery.
  • OK
    sunflower seeds
    Small, edible seeds with a mild nutty flavor, used in snacks, baking, and cooking.
  • UPF
    flavouring
    A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
  • UPF
    sugar syrup powder
    Powdered form of sugar syrup, a processed sweetener likely containing sugar and additives.

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Common questions about Banana & papaya granola

Is Banana & papaya granola ultra-processed?

Yes — Banana & papaya granola by Waitrose is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrially processed ingredients and additives, including flavouring, sugar syrup powder (an industrial refined sugar product), and the preservative sulphur dioxide. These extracted and industrially produced additives go beyond basic culinary ingredients and place the product in the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category.

Which ingredients in Banana & papaya granola are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Banana & papaya granola as ultra-processed markers: flavouring, sugar syrup powder. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Banana & papaya granola?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Granola Nuts & Seeds by Lizi's, Low Sugar Granola Original by Crownfield, Super Berry Granola by Deluxe. 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.

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