Weetabix

Weetabix Oatiflakes

Barcode 5010029208610

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Yes — Weetabix Oatiflakes is ultra-processed.

The product contains malted barley extract, which is an industrially processed extract used as a flavor enhancer and is classified as ultra-processed per NOVA. Therefore the overall product is UPF.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

wholegrain oats (93%)
OK

sugar

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

malted barley extract

A concentrated extract from malted barley, used as a brewing adjunct or flavoring. It may be used in foods and drinks for sweetness or malt flavor.
OK

potassium chloride

Mineral salt used as a salt substitute in food. A basic inorganic ingredient commonly used for seasoning or fortification; not ultra-processed.
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

pantothenic acid (b5)

Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid), an essential nutrient used for fortification and nutritional supplementation.
OK

thiamin (vitamin b1)

A water-soluble B vitamin essential for carbohydrate metabolism, energy production and nervous system function; commonly used as a dietary supplement or nutrient 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

vitamin b6 (pyridoxine)

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

folic acid

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

vitamin b12. allergy advice: nute for allergens
OK

see ingredients in bold. also
OK

may contain nuts
OK

wheat and rye. for best before
OK

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Common questions about Weetabix Oatiflakes

Is Weetabix Oatiflakes ultra-processed?

Yes — Weetabix Oatiflakes by Weetabix is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains malted barley extract, which is an industrially processed extract used as a flavor enhancer and is classified as ultra-processed per NOVA. Therefore the overall product is UPF.

Which ingredients in Weetabix Oatiflakes are ultra-processed?

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

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?

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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.