Morrisons

Honey loops

Barcode 5010251522218

Scanned 16 times by Nomi users

Yes — Honey loops 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 ultra-processed ingredients. Other ingredients like flours, sugar, honey, salt, vitamins, and minerals are not UPF by themselves, but the presence of these industrial additives makes the overall product UPF.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

wheat flour

Ground wheat used as a basic baking ingredient; simple, minimally processed cereal product.
OK

_oat_ flour
OK

sugar

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

wheat starch

Starch derived from wheat; a refined carbohydrate used as a thickener or filler in foods.
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

oat bran

A high-fiber cereal ingredient made from the outer layer of oats.
OK

blended honey (4%)
OK

wheat flour

A basic, refined cereal flour derived from wheat, often enriched with added minerals and vitamins (calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin).
OK

raising agents (potassium carbonates, sodium carbonates)
OK

salt

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

flavouring

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

colour (paprika extract)

Natural color additive derived from paprika used to impart a red-orange hue 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

A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B2) used as a nutrient and fortification additive.
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

vitamin d

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

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Common questions about Honey loops

Is Honey loops ultra-processed?

Yes — Honey loops by Morrisons 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 ultra-processed ingredients. Other ingredients like flours, sugar, honey, salt, vitamins, and minerals are not UPF by themselves, but the presence of these industrial additives makes the overall product UPF.

Which ingredients in Honey loops are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Honey loops as ultra-processed markers: maltodextrin, flavouring, colour (paprika 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.