Wooleys of Arran

Cheese oaties

Barcode 5028772021004

Yes — Cheese oaties is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial ingredients/additives, namely sustainable palm vegetable fat (palm fruit oil is considered a highly processed refined oil) and cheese powder, which is a processed formulation rather than a basic whole food ingredient.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

oatmeal (59%)
OK

wheat flour (calcium, iron, niacin)
OK

thiamine (vitamin b1)

Essential water-soluble vitamin used as a dietary supplement or food fortifier; commonly added in small amounts to cereals, bread, and fortified foods.
OK

vegetable fat (sustainable palm)
OK

brown sugar

Unrefined or partially refined sugar with molasses giving a brown color and distinctive flavor; a basic sweetener.
OK

raising agents (bicarbonate of soda, cream of tartar)
OK

salt

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

cheese powder (0.3%) (made from cows milk)

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Common questions about Cheese oaties

Is Cheese oaties ultra-processed?

Yes — Cheese oaties by Wooleys of Arran is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial ingredients/additives, namely sustainable palm vegetable fat (palm fruit oil is considered a highly processed refined oil) and cheese powder, which is a processed formulation rather than a basic whole food ingredient.

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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.