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Yes — Granola is ultra-processed.
Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and formulations, notably natural flavouring, which is an extracted additive used to modify taste.
Similar products that aren't ultra-processed — swap and keep the flavour.
Other breakfast cereals & bars Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
Jumbo Rolled Oats
Quaker
Not UPF
Organic Porridge Oats
Flahavan's
Not UPF
Super smooth porridge imp
Ready break, Weetabix
Not UPF
Cocoa Alpha Bites
BEAR
Not UPF
Shredded Wheat
Nestlé
Not UPF
Simply porridge oats
Lidl
Not UPF
Raisin Wheats
Kellogg's
Not UPF
Ready brek original
Ready brek
Not UPF
Swiss Style Muesli
Alpen
Not UPF
Weetabix, Crunchy Bran
Weetabix
Not UPF
Yes — Granola by Jordan’s is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and formulations, notably natural flavouring, which is an extracted additive used to modify taste.
Nomi flags one ingredient in Granola as an ultra-processed marker: natural flavouring. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.
Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Low Sugar Granola Original by Crownfield, Super Berry Granola by Deluxe, Berry Granola by Waitrose & Partners. See the healthier alternatives above for details.
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.
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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.