Kellogg's

Nutri grain bar, blueberry flavour

Barcode 5050083542732

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Yes — Nutri grain bar, blueberry flavour is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients/additives: glucose syrup, invert sugar syrup, dextrose, fructose (industrially refined sugars); palm oil (highly processed oil); natural flavours (industrial flavouring); stabilisers (methyl cellulose) and emulsifier (soy lecithin), which are texture/structure additives. Any one of these would make it UPF under NOVA, so combined this is clearly an ultra-processed product.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

blueberry filling(44%)(apple puree)
UPF

glucose syrup

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

glycerol

A sugar alcohol used as a humectant and sweetener in foods; a common additive in processed products.
OK

blueberry puree(5%)
OK

acidity regulator(citric acid)
UPF

natural flavours

A broad category of flavoring agents derived from natural sources (plants, animals) used to impart taste or aroma in foods.
OK

black carrot and grape concentrate
OK

cereals(31%)(_wholewheat_ flour(16%}, _oatmeal_ flour(9%), _wheat_ flour(6%}), sugar, invert sugar syrup, vegetable oils(palm, sunflower), dextrose, skimmed _milk_ powder, fructose, salt, stabilisers(methyl cellulose), raising agent(potassium hydrogen carbonate), emulsifier(_soy_ lecithin), calcium carbonate, niacin, iron, vitamin b6, riboflavin (b2), thiamin (b1), folic acid, vitamin b12))

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Common questions about Nutri grain bar, blueberry flavour

Is Nutri grain bar, blueberry flavour ultra-processed?

Yes — Nutri grain bar, blueberry flavour by Kellogg's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients/additives: glucose syrup, invert sugar syrup, dextrose, fructose (industrially refined sugars); palm oil (highly processed oil); natural flavours (industrial flavouring); stabilisers (methyl cellulose) and emulsifier (soy lecithin), which are texture/structure additives. Any one of these would make it UPF under NOVA, so combined this is clearly an ultra-processed product.

Which ingredients in Nutri grain bar, blueberry flavour are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Nutri grain bar, blueberry flavour as ultra-processed markers: glucose syrup, glycerol, natural flavours. 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.