Kellogg's

Special K Oats & Honey

Barcode 5053827142427

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Yes — Special K Oats & Honey is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrially processed ingredients/additives including barley malt flavouring (a flavouring agent) and malted barley flour (an industrial malt extract used as a flavour enhancer), which fall under NOVA ultra-processed ingredients.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

wholewheat(31%)
OK

rice(28%)
OK

oats(19%)
OK

sugar

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

barley(3%)
OK

malted barley flour(2%)
OK

honey(2%)
OK

puffed brown rice

Rice that has been puffed (expanded) through heating without adding ingredients; used as a cereal or snack ingredient.
OK

barley malt flavouring
OK

salt. vitamins & minerals: niacin
OK

iron

Essential mineral used as a nutrient or fortifying ingredient in foods.
OK

zinc
OK

riboflavin (vitamin b2)

A vitamin used for fortification or nutrition enrichment; a nutrient rather than a separate food item.
OK

thiamin (vitamin b1)

A vitamin used for fortification or nutrition enrichment; a nutrient rather than a separate food item.
OK

vitamin b6 (pyridoxine)

Essential water-soluble vitamin used as a nutrient supplement and fortificant in foods and dietary supplements.
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 d

Fat-soluble vitamin used for fortification and dietary supplementation; commonly present in foods as a nutrient or supplement.
OK

vitamin b12. for allergens see ingredients highlighted in bold. may contain milk. 14 delicious 30g servings! this pack is sold by weight not volume
OK

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Common questions about Special K Oats & Honey

Is Special K Oats & Honey ultra-processed?

Yes — Special K Oats & Honey by Kellogg's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrially processed ingredients/additives including barley malt flavouring (a flavouring agent) and malted barley flour (an industrial malt extract used as a flavour enhancer), which fall under NOVA ultra-processed ingredients.

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.