Kellogg's

Crunchy Nut

Barcode 5050083459825

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Yes — Crunchy Nut is ultra-processed.

The product contains malted barley extract (extrait de malt d'orge), which is an industrially processed flavor enhancer and classified as an ultra-processed ingredient according to NOVA. Because any presence of such ingredients makes the whole product ultra-processed, this product is classified as UPF.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

corn (maize)

Maize is a basic cereal grain used in many foods and as an ingredient in various products; not an ultra-processed ingredient by itself.
OK

sugar

A basic, single-ingredient sweetener derived from sugarcane or sugar beet.
OK

_cacahuètes_ (6%)
OK

extrait de malt d'_orge_
OK

molasses

Dark, thick syrup produced from sugarcane or sugar beet during refining; used as a sweetener and flavoring in baking and cooking.
OK

miel (1%)
OK

salt

A mineral compound used as a seasoning and preservative; is a fundamental food ingredient.
OK

niacin

Vitamin B3 (niacin) used as a dietary supplement or fortifying ingredient.
OK

iron

A mineral element used as a nutrient and, in foods, as a fortificant or supplement.
OK

vitamin b6 (pyridoxine)

Essential water-soluble vitamin involved in amino acid metabolism, neurotransmitter synthesis, and red blood cell formation; commonly used as a dietary supplement or fortificant.
OK

riboflavin (vitamin b2)

Water-soluble vitamin important for energy production and cellular function; widely used as a supplement and fortifying ingredient in foods.
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

folic acid (vitamin b9)

Synthetic form of folate; essential for DNA synthesis and cell division; used as a supplement and nutrient fortificant in foods.
OK

vitamin d

A fat-soluble vitamin essential for calcium absorption and bone health; commonly used as a dietary supplement or fortification agent.
OK

vitamin b12

A water-soluble vitamin (cobalamin) important for red blood cell formation and neurological function; widely used in supplements and fortified foods.

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Common questions about Crunchy Nut

Is Crunchy Nut ultra-processed?

Yes — Crunchy Nut by Kellogg's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains malted barley extract (extrait de malt d'orge), which is an industrially processed flavor enhancer and classified as an ultra-processed ingredient according to NOVA. Because any presence of such ingredients makes the whole product ultra-processed, this product is classified as UPF.

What are healthier alternatives to Crunchy Nut?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Corn Flakes by M&S. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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.