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Yes — Malt Wheats is ultra-processed.
The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains malted barley extract and partially inverted sugar syrup, which are industrially processed ingredients used as flavor enhancers and refined sugars, respectively. According to the NOVA system and given rules, the presence of these additives is sufficient to classify the entire product as UPF, even though other ingredients like wholewheat flour, sugar, salt, and added vitamins/minerals are not UPF on their own.
Similar products that aren't ultra-processed — swap and keep the flavour.
Other breakfast cereals & bars Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
So Simple Original Family Pack Porridge
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Not UPF
Shredded Wheat 16s imp
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Not UPF
Ultimate Granola Økologisk, 400 g
Handelshuset Hette AS
Not UPF
Bite size wheat shreds
Harvest Morn, Aldi
Not UPF
Creamy superfast oats
Mornflake
Not UPF
SUPER SMOOTH PORRIDGE
TESCO
Not UPF
Penne Rigate Nudeln
Combino
Not UPF
Plain Wheats
Kellogg's
Not UPF
quaker original
Quaker
Not UPF
Yes — Malt Wheats by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains malted barley extract and partially inverted sugar syrup, which are industrially processed ingredients used as flavor enhancers and refined sugars, respectively. According to the NOVA system and given rules, the presence of these additives is sufficient to classify the entire product as UPF, even though other ingredients like wholewheat flour, sugar, salt, and added vitamins/minerals are not UPF on their own.
Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Malt Wheats as ultra-processed markers: malted barley extract, partially inverted sugar syrup. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.
Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including original shredded wheat by Nestlé, Nestlé UK Ltd, Grape-Nuts by Post, Weetabix, Crunchy Bran by Weetabix. See the healthier alternatives above for details.
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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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.
