Nestlé

Nestle Frosted Shreddies 500G

Barcode 5011476102520

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Yes — Nestle Frosted Shreddies 500G is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredients include: invert sugar syrup (an industrially processed inverted sugar), barley malt extract (an industrial flavoring extract), and natural flavouring (an industrial flavor additive). The presence of any such industrial additives or formulations makes the product UPF under NOVA.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

( whole grain wheat (80.5%), sugar, invert sugar syrup, barley malt extract, salt, molasses)
OK

vltamins and minerals (niacin, iron, pantothenic acid, folic acid, vitamin b6, riboflavin)
UPF

natural flavouring

A generic flavoring ingredient derived from natural sources used to impart aroma or taste; may include essential oils or extracts.

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Common questions about Nestle Frosted Shreddies 500G

Is Nestle Frosted Shreddies 500G ultra-processed?

Yes — Nestle Frosted Shreddies 500G by Nestlé is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredients include: invert sugar syrup (an industrially processed inverted sugar), barley malt extract (an industrial flavoring extract), and natural flavouring (an industrial flavor additive). The presence of any such industrial additives or formulations makes the product UPF under NOVA.

Which ingredients in Nestle Frosted Shreddies 500G are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Nestle Frosted Shreddies 500G as an ultra-processed marker: natural 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.