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Yes — Golden Organic Corn Flakes is ultra-processed.
The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains soya lecithin, an emulsifier (industrial food additive) used to modify texture and shelf life. According to NOVA, the presence of such emulsifiers/additives makes a product ultra-processed, even though the other ingredients (organic corn, organic raw cane sugar, salt) are minimally processed or basic ingredients.
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.
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Not UPF
Bitesize Wheat Shreds
Harvest Morn
Not UPF
Oats
Mornflake
Not UPF
organic fruits & seeds muesli
alara
Not UPF
Pecan & Almond Grain-Free Granola
The Paleo Foods Co.
Not UPF
Swiss style muesli
Alpen
Not UPF
Apple & Cinnamon Gut-Loving Porridge
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Not UPF
Nutty Muesli
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Not UPF
Lizis original granola nuts and seeds
Not UPF
Yes — Golden Organic Corn Flakes by Whole Earth is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains soya lecithin, an emulsifier (industrial food additive) used to modify texture and shelf life. According to NOVA, the presence of such emulsifiers/additives makes a product ultra-processed, even though the other ingredients (organic corn, organic raw cane sugar, salt) are minimally processed or basic ingredients.
Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Corn Flakes gluten free imp by Freee, Gluten Free Cornflakes by Tesco Free From, Gluten Free Cornflakes by Free from By Sainsbury's. 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.
