Tesco

Tesco Swiss Style Muesli

Barcode 5052003786165

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Yes — Tesco Swiss Style Muesli is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredients include barley malt extract (an industrial flavor enhancer) and whey powder (a processed dairy ingredient), which make the product an ultra-processed food according to NOVA guidelines.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

oat flakes

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

sweetened malted toasted wheat flakes [wheat flakes
OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
UPF

Barley Malt Extract

Barley malt extract is a sweetener made from malted barley grains.
OK

sugar. salt]. raisins (12%)
OK

whey powder

Dairy-derived protein powder from whey, commonly used in supplements and baked goods.
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

almond. hazelnut

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Common questions about Tesco Swiss Style Muesli

Is Tesco Swiss Style Muesli ultra-processed?

Yes — Tesco Swiss Style Muesli by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredients include barley malt extract (an industrial flavor enhancer) and whey powder (a processed dairy ingredient), which make the product an ultra-processed food according to NOVA guidelines.

Which ingredients in Tesco Swiss Style Muesli are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Tesco Swiss Style Muesli as an ultra-processed marker: Barley Malt Extract. 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.