Kellogg's

Coco pops

Barcode 5050083392801

Scanned 15 times by Nomi users

Yes — Coco pops is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains several industrial ingredients/additives: glucose syrup (an industrially refined sugar syrup), barley malt extract (an industrial flavor-enhancing extract), and flavourings (industrial additives). These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and place the product in the NOVA ultra-processed category.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

rice

A basic staple grain consumed worldwide, used in a wide range of dishes.
UPF

glucose syrup

A processed syrup made from starch (usually corn) consisting mainly of glucose; commonly used as a sweetener and thickener.
OK

sugar

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

fat-reduced cocoa powder

Cocoa powder from which most of the fat (cocoa butter) has been removed; used to add cocoa flavor with lower fat content.
OK

cocoa mass

Ground or melted cocoa beans; pure cocoa solids used for chocolate making.
OK

salt

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

barley malt extract

Concentrated extract derived from barley malt, used as a sweetener or flavoring; common in brewing and baking. It is a processed, concentrated form.
UPF

flavourings

Flavourings are additives that are used to enhance or impart flavor to food products. They are considered ultra-processed as they are synthetic or natural substances that are typically extracted, isolated, or synthesized for their flavor properties.
OK

vitamins and minerals (niacin, iron, vitamin b6, vitamin b2 (riboflavin), vitamin b1 (thiamin), folic acid, vitamin d, vitamin b12)

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Common questions about Coco pops

Is Coco pops ultra-processed?

Yes — Coco pops by Kellogg's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains several industrial ingredients/additives: glucose syrup (an industrially refined sugar syrup), barley malt extract (an industrial flavor-enhancing extract), and flavourings (industrial additives). These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and place the product in the NOVA ultra-processed category.

Which ingredients in Coco pops are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Coco pops as ultra-processed markers: glucose syrup, barley malt extract, flavourings. 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.