Asda

Corn flakes

Barcode 5054781459132

Yes — Corn flakes is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes malted barley extract, which is an industrially processed flavoring extract and considered an ultra-processed ingredient under NOVA. Added vitamins and minerals do not make a product ultra-processed on their own, but the presence of malted barley extract is sufficient to classify the product as UPF.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

maize (corn)

A basic staple grain used as a food ingredient; kernels from Zea mays.
OK

sugar

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

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
UPF

malted barley extract

Malted barley extract is a processed extract derived from germinated barley; used as a flavoring or malt sweetness source in foods.
OK

vitamin and mineral mix (iron, niacin (b3))
OK

pantothenic acid (b5)

Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid), an essential nutrient used for fortification and nutritional supplementation.
OK

vitamin b6 (pyridoxine)

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

riboflavin (b2)

Vitamin B2 used as a fortifying nutrient in foods; a natural component of some ingredients and commonly added in fortification.
OK

thiamin (vitamin b1)

A water-soluble B vitamin essential for carbohydrate metabolism, energy production and nervous system function; commonly used as a dietary supplement or nutrient in foods.
OK

folic acid

A B vitamin (B9) used for fortification of foods and dietary 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

A water-soluble B vitamin (cobalamin) used as a nutrient fortifier in foods and supplements.

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Common questions about Corn flakes

Is Corn flakes ultra-processed?

Yes — Corn flakes by Asda is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes malted barley extract, which is an industrially processed flavoring extract and considered an ultra-processed ingredient under NOVA. Added vitamins and minerals do not make a product ultra-processed on their own, but the presence of malted barley extract is sufficient to classify the product as UPF.

Which ingredients in Corn flakes are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Corn flakes as an ultra-processed marker: malted barley 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?

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.