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Nutri-Grain Strawberry Cereal Bars imp by Kellogg's
Kellogg's

Nutri-Grain Strawberry Cereal Bars imp

Barcode 5050083542787
Scanned  30  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Nutri-Grain Strawberry Cereal Bars imp is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including fructose, humectant (glycerol), dextrose, invert sugar syrup, maltodextrin, modified starch, stabilisers (sodium alginate, methyl cellulose, xanthan gum), emulsifier (soy lecithin), and natural flavourings. These ingredients are characteristic of ultra-processed foods in the NOVA classification.

Ingredients

5 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    cereals(32%)(wholewheat whole oat flour{9%}, wheat oats{1,5%})
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    fructose
    A simple sugar derived from fruit and honey; a monosaccharide commonly used as a sweetener.
  • OK
    strawberry puree from concentrate(8%)
  • UPF
    glycerol
    A sugar alcohol used as a humectant and sweetener in foods; a common additive in processed products.
  • OK
    vegetable oils(palm, sunflower)
  • UPF
    dextrose
    A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.
  • UPF
    invert sugar syrup
    A refined sugar syrup produced by hydrolyzing sucrose into glucose and fructose; a processed sweetener often used in foods.
  • UPF
    maltodextrin
    A white powder made from starch that has been partially hydrolyzed; used as a thickener or filler and widely used as a food additive.
  • UPF
    modified starch
    Starch that has been chemically or physically modified to alter its thickening, texture, or stability properties; commonly used as a thickener or stabilizer in processed foods.
  • OK
    stabilisers(sodium alginate, methyl cellulose, xanthan gum)
  • OK
    calcium carbonate
    A basic inorganic calcium salt used as a nutrition supplement and anticaking agent in foods.
  • OK
    Skimmed Milk Powder
    Skimmed milk powder is made by removing water from pasteurized skim milk.
  • OK
    colours(anthocyanins, paprika extract)
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    acidity regulators(citric acid, malic acid)
  • OK
    natural strawberry flavouring with other natural flavourings
  • OK
    raising agent(potassium hydrogen carbonate)
  • OK
    emulsifier(soy lecithin)
  • OK
    firming agent (calcium phosphate)
  • OK
    niacin (vitamin b3)
    A water-soluble vitamin used as a nutrient and often added to foods as a fortifying vitamin.
  • OK
    iron
    Essential mineral used as a nutrient or fortifying ingredient in foods.
  • OK
    vitamin b6 (pyridoxine)
    Essential water-soluble vitamin used as a nutrient supplement and fortificant in foods and dietary supplements.
  • OK
    riboflavin (b2)
    Vitamin B2 used as a fortifying nutrient in foods; a natural component of some ingredients and commonly added in fortification.
  • OK
    thiamin (b1)
    Thiamin (vitamin B1) used for fortification or nutritional supplementation in foods.
  • OK
    folic acid
    A B-vitamin (B9) important for DNA synthesis and red blood cell formation; commonly added to fortified foods and supplements.
  • OK
    vitamin b12
    A water-soluble B vitamin (cobalamin) used as a nutrient fortifier in foods and supplements.

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Common questions about Nutri-Grain Strawberry Cereal Bars imp

Is Nutri-Grain Strawberry Cereal Bars imp ultra-processed?

Yes — Nutri-Grain Strawberry Cereal Bars imp by Kellogg's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including fructose, humectant (glycerol), dextrose, invert sugar syrup, maltodextrin, modified starch, stabilisers (sodium alginate, methyl cellulose, xanthan gum), emulsifier (soy lecithin), and natural flavourings. These ingredients are characteristic of ultra-processed foods in the NOVA classification.

Which ingredients in Nutri-Grain Strawberry Cereal Bars imp are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 5 ingredients in Nutri-Grain Strawberry Cereal Bars imp as ultra-processed markers: glycerol, dextrose, invert sugar syrup, maltodextrin, modified starch. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Nutri-Grain Strawberry Cereal Bars imp?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Apple & Raisin Oat Bars by deliciously ella, Peanut Butter Oat Bars by Deliciously Ella, Apple & Cinnamon Peanut Butter Stuffed Oat Bar by Pip & Nut. 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.

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