Weetabix

Oatibix flakes imp

Barcode 5010029227284

Scanned 14 times by Nomi users

Yes — Oatibix flakes imp is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains malted barley extract, which is an industrially processed extract used as a flavor enhancer according to the provided NOVA-based rules. Other ingredients like vitamins and minerals used for fortification are not UPF on their own, but the presence of malted barley extract is sufficient to classify the whole product as 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

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

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Common questions about Oatibix flakes imp

Is Oatibix flakes imp ultra-processed?

Yes — Oatibix flakes imp by Weetabix is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains malted barley extract, which is an industrially processed extract used as a flavor enhancer according to the provided NOVA-based rules. Other ingredients like vitamins and minerals used for fortification are not UPF on their own, but the presence of malted barley extract is sufficient to classify the whole product as UPF.

Which ingredients in Oatibix flakes imp are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Oatibix flakes imp 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.