Ready Brek

chocolate smooth porridge oats

Barcode 5010029219500

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Yes — chocolate smooth porridge oats is ultra-processed.

This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because the ingredient list includes several industrial additives and processed ingredients beyond basic culinary components. Specifically: (1) Emulsifier: soya lecithin – an industrial emulsifier used to stabilize chocolate; (2) Flavouring – an added, industrially produced flavour component; (3) Milk whey powder – a refined dairy fraction; and (4) Chocolate containing these additives. The presence of emulsifiers and added flavouring is sufficient under NOVA to classify this product as UPF.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

wholegrain rolled oats (43%)
OK

wholegrain oat flour (27%)
OK

sugar

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

chocolate (5%) (cocoa mass#, sugar, cocoa butter, emulsifier: soya lecithin, flavouring)
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

milk whey powder

Powdered whey derived from milk used as a dairy ingredient.
OK

calcium

Mineral supplement; not a food ingredient by itself but can be added to foods as fortification. Typically not consumed alone as a food.
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

vitamin b6 (pyridoxine)

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

folic acid

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

vitamin d

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

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Common questions about chocolate smooth porridge oats

Is chocolate smooth porridge oats ultra-processed?

Yes — chocolate smooth porridge oats by Ready Brek is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because the ingredient list includes several industrial additives and processed ingredients beyond basic culinary components. Specifically: (1) Emulsifier: soya lecithin – an industrial emulsifier used to stabilize chocolate; (2) Flavouring – an added, industrially produced flavour component; (3) Milk whey powder – a refined dairy fraction; and (4) Chocolate containing these additives. The presence of emulsifiers and added flavouring is sufficient under NOVA to classify this product as UPF.

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.