Caterers pride, Tesco

Fruit & nut muesli

Barcode 5052003785939

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Yes — Fruit & nut muesli is ultra-processed.

The product contains industrial additives and processed ingredients such as flavouring, and preservatives (sulphur dioxide), which are considered ultra-processed under NOVA. Therefore, the overall product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF).

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

mixed dried fruits (37%) [sultanas
OK

raisins

Dried grapes, commonly used as a sweet ingredient in baking and snacks; natural, minimally processed fruit product.
OK

coconut. dried apricot (apricot)
UPF

preservative: sulfur dioxide

A chemical preservative used to prevent browning and extend shelf life in foods such as dried fruits; it is an additive rather than a standalone ingredient.
OK

sweetened dried banana chips (banana, coconut oil sugar, flavouring). sweetened dried pineapple (pineapple. sugar)
OK

citric acid

A natural organic acid used to balance acidity and preserve foods; a common food additive.
OK

preservative (sulphur dioxide)]
OK

oat flakes

Flaked oats, a common breakfast cereal ingredient and baking base.
OK

toasted wheat flakes. wheat flakes
OK

barley flakes

Rolled or flattened barley grain flakes, a basic cereal ingredient.
OK

hazelnuts (3%)
OK

sunflower seed

Edible seeds from sunflowers, rich in healthy fats, protein, and vitamin E; commonly eaten raw, roasted, or added to dishes.

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Common questions about Fruit & nut muesli

Is Fruit & nut muesli ultra-processed?

Yes — Fruit & nut muesli by Caterers pride, Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains industrial additives and processed ingredients such as flavouring, and preservatives (sulphur dioxide), which are considered ultra-processed under NOVA. Therefore, the overall product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF).

Which ingredients in Fruit & nut muesli are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Fruit & nut muesli as an ultra-processed marker: preservative: sulfur dioxide. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Fruit & nut muesli?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including simply nutty muesli by dorset cereals, MUESLI by Sainsburys, STAMFORD STREET CO.. 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.