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Tropical Fruits Granola by Tesco
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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.

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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.

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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