Best Cereal

Choco Crunch Cereal

Barcode 5010026520708

Scanned 26 times by Nomi users

Yes — Choco Crunch Cereal is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrially processed additives/ingredients, specifically natural flavourings and caramelised sugar syrup powder, which are extracted/processed ingredients used for flavour and sweetness beyond basic culinary processing.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

wheat flour (contains calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin)
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

wheat bran

Outer layer of the wheat kernel, high in fiber and nutrients, commonly used as a baking or cereal ingredient.
OK

maize (corn)

A basic staple grain used as a food ingredient; kernels from Zea mays.
OK

fat-reduced cocoa powder

Cocoa powder from which most of the fat (cocoa butter) has been removed; used to add cocoa flavor with lower fat content.
OK

rice flour

A finely milled flour from milled rice, commonly used as a gluten-free thickener or flour substitute in baking and cooking.
UPF

natural flavourings

Flavorings derived from natural sources used to impart taste or aroma; typically a mix of essential oils, compounds, or extracts.
OK

raising agent (calcium carbonate)
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
OK

caramelised sugar syrup powder
OK

folic acid

A B-vitamin (B9) important for DNA synthesis and red blood cell formation; commonly added to fortified foods and supplements.
OK

iron

Essential mineral used as a nutrient or fortifying ingredient in foods.
OK

niacin (vitamin b3)

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

pantothenic acid

A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B5) used as a nutrient fortifier or dietary supplement in fortified foods and supplements.
OK

thiamin

A B-vitamin essential for carbohydrate metabolism and nervous system function, commonly used as a nutrient supplement.
OK

vitamin b12

A water-soluble B vitamin (cobalamin) used as a nutrient fortifier in foods and supplements.
OK

riboflavin (vitamin b2)

An essential B vitamin used as a dietary supplement or fortification ingredient to support energy metabolism and cellular function.
OK

vitamin b6 (pyridoxine)

Essential water-soluble vitamin used as a nutrient supplement and fortificant in foods and dietary supplements.
OK

vitamin d

Fat-soluble vitamin used for fortification and dietary supplementation; commonly present in foods as a nutrient or supplement.
OK

vitamin e (tocopherol)

A fat-soluble antioxidant vitamin used as a dietary supplement and stabilizer in fats and oils.

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Common questions about Choco Crunch Cereal

Is Choco Crunch Cereal ultra-processed?

Yes — Choco Crunch Cereal by Best Cereal is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrially processed additives/ingredients, specifically natural flavourings and caramelised sugar syrup powder, which are extracted/processed ingredients used for flavour and sweetness beyond basic culinary processing.

Which ingredients in Choco Crunch Cereal are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Choco Crunch Cereal as an ultra-processed marker: natural flavourings. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Choco Crunch Cereal?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Choco hoops by Marks & Spencer, M&S, Organic Chocolate Stars by Freee. 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.

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.