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Tropical Fruits Granola by Tesco
Tesco

Tropical Fruits Granola

Barcode 5051399536071
Scanned  41  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Tropical Fruits Granola is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and ingredients indicative of UPF. These include: palm oil (a highly processed refined oil), unspecified flavouring/natural flavouring (industrial flavour additives), sugar syrup powder (refined, industrial sugar ingredient), and preservative (sulphur dioxide). The presence of these ingredients moves the product into the NOVA ultra-processed category.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    oat flakes
    Rolled oat grains typically used for breakfast cereals; a basic cereal ingredient.
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    sultanas
    Dried seedless grapes; common ingredient in baking and dried fruit mixes.
  • OK
    sweetened dried pineapple 4% (pineapple)
  • OK
    citric acid
    A natural organic acid used to balance acidity and preserve foods; a common food additive.
  • OK
    preservative (_sulphur dioxide_)
  • OK
    sweetened dried banana 4% (banana, coconut oil, sugar, flavouring)
  • UPF
    palm oil
    A widely used edible oil pressed from the fruit of oil palms; a basic culinary oil but highly processed in many commercial products.
  • OK
    sweetened dried papaya (papaya)
  • OK
    coconut
    A tropical fruit from the coconut palm; the edible white meat (copra) and liquid inside are commonly consumed in various forms (fresh, dried, milk, oil).
  • OK
    honey
    A natural sweet viscous liquid produced by bees from floral nectar; widely used as a sweetener in foods.
  • OK
    almonds
    Sweet, edible seeds of Prunus dulcis, used as a snack, in baking, and for almond milk. Rich in healthy fats and vitamin E.
  • OK
    sunflower seed
    Edible seeds from sunflowers, rich in healthy fats, protein, and vitamin E; commonly eaten raw, roasted, or added to dishes.
  • OK
    desiccated coconut
    Finely shredded dried coconut meat with a mild, sweet coconut flavor commonly used in baking and confectionery.
  • UPF
    sugar syrup powder
    Powdered form of sugar syrup, a processed sweetener likely containing sugar and additives.
  • UPF
    flavouring
    A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.

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Common questions about Tropical Fruits Granola

Is Tropical Fruits Granola ultra-processed?

Yes — Tropical Fruits Granola by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and ingredients indicative of UPF. These include: palm oil (a highly processed refined oil), unspecified flavouring/natural flavouring (industrial flavour additives), sugar syrup powder (refined, industrial sugar ingredient), and preservative (sulphur dioxide). The presence of these ingredients moves the product into the NOVA ultra-processed category.

Which ingredients in Tropical Fruits Granola are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Tropical Fruits Granola as ultra-processed markers: palm oil, sugar syrup powder, flavouring. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Tropical Fruits Granola?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Granola Nuts & Seeds by Lizi's, Low Sugar Granola Original by Crownfield, Super Berry Granola by Deluxe. 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?

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