Weetos

Weetos Cereal

Barcode 5010029229318

Scanned 16 times by Nomi users

Yes — Weetos Cereal is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes maltodextrin (an industrially processed sugar) and flavouring (an industrial additive), which fall under NOVA group 4 criteria.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

wholegrain wheat (49%)
OK

wheat flour

Finely ground cereal flour from wheat; a fundamental baking ingredient.
OK

sugar

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

maltodextrin

A white powder made from starch that has been partially hydrolyzed; used as a thickener or filler and widely used as a food additive.
OK

fat-reduced cocoa powder

Cocoa powder with reduced fat content, used as a flavoring ingredient.
OK

salt

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

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
OK

calcium carbonate

A basic inorganic calcium salt used as a nutrition supplement and anticaking agent in foods.
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

vitamin b12. #rainforest alliance certified. find out more at ra.org. allergy advice: for allergens
OK

see ingredients in bold. also
OK

may contain milk. for best before
OK

see top flap. this pack contains approximately twenty 30g servings

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Common questions about Weetos Cereal

Is Weetos Cereal ultra-processed?

Yes — Weetos Cereal by Weetos is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes maltodextrin (an industrially processed sugar) and flavouring (an industrial additive), which fall under NOVA group 4 criteria.

Which ingredients in Weetos Cereal are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Weetos Cereal as ultra-processed markers: maltodextrin, flavouring. 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.