The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains malted barley extract, which is an industrially processed extract used as a flavor enhancer and is considered a UPF ingredient under the NOVA classification. Other ingredients like sugar, salt, and added vitamins/minerals do not by themselves make it UPF, but the presence of malted barley extract is sufficient to classify it as ultra-processed.
The NOVA system classifies foods into four groups based on how much industrial processing they've undergone. This product falls into Group 4 — ultra-processed food products containing industrial additives such as emulsifiers, flavour enhancers, or hydrogenated oils.
Product information comes from public databases and may contain errors. Always check the packaging. Classification is based on the NOVA food processing system.