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Granola by Asda
Asda

Granola

Barcode 5054781624592
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Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Granola is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list contains industrially processed additives: dried glucose syrup (an industrially extracted sugar syrup) and flavouring (an added flavoring agent). The presence of any such ingredients makes the product UPF according to NOVA guidance.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    toasted oat
  • OK
    honey
    A natural sweet viscous liquid produced by bees from floral nectar; widely used as a sweetener in foods.
  • OK
    sunflower seed
    Edible seeds from sunflowers, rich in healthy fats, protein, and vitamin E; commonly eaten raw, roasted, or added to dishes.
  • OK
    oat flakes
    Flaked oats, a common breakfast cereal ingredient and baking base.
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • UPF
    dried glucose syrup
    Concentrated, dried form of glucose syrup, a refined sweetener derived from carbohydrates.
  • UPF
    flavouring
    A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.

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Common questions about Granola

Is Granola ultra-processed?

Yes — Granola by Asda is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list contains industrially processed additives: dried glucose syrup (an industrially extracted sugar syrup) and flavouring (an added flavoring agent). The presence of any such ingredients makes the product UPF according to NOVA guidance.

Which ingredients in Granola are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Granola as ultra-processed markers: dried glucose syrup, flavouring. 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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