Weetabix

weetabix

Barcode 5010029000504

Scanned 225 times by Nomi users

Yes — weetabix is ultra-processed.

This product is ultra-processed because it contains malted barley extract, an industrially processed extract used to enhance flavor. Sugar and the added vitamins and minerals—niacin, iron, riboflavin, thiamin, and folic acid—do not independently make it ultra-processed.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

wholegrain wheat

Wholegrain wheat is a cereal grain used as a basic ingredient in bread, flour, and cereals; provides starch and nutrients.
UPF

malted barley extract

Malted barley extract is a processed extract derived from germinated barley; used as a flavoring or malt sweetness source in foods.
OK

sugar

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

salt

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

niacin (vitamin b3)

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

iron

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

riboflavin (b2)

Vitamin B2 used as a fortifying nutrient in foods; a natural component of some ingredients and commonly added in fortification.
OK

thiamin (b1)

Thiamin (vitamin B1) used for fortification or nutritional supplementation in foods.
OK

folic acid

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

Healthier alternatives

Reviewed by Nomi

Similar products that aren't ultra-processed — swap and keep the flavour.

Not Ultra-Processed

Nestle Shredded wheat 24pk

Nestlé

View product →

Swap it for something less processed

See all Crisps, Snacks & Nuts →

Other crisps, snacks & nuts Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.

Common questions about weetabix

Is weetabix ultra-processed?

Yes — weetabix by Weetabix is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is ultra-processed because it contains malted barley extract, an industrially processed extract used to enhance flavor. Sugar and the added vitamins and minerals—niacin, iron, riboflavin, thiamin, and folic acid—do not independently make it ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in weetabix are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in weetabix as an ultra-processed marker: malted barley extract. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to weetabix?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Nestle Shredded wheat 24pk by Nestlé. 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.