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Protein Bites with Whole Oats by Graze
Graze

Protein Bites with Whole Oats

Barcode 5055958701078
Scanned  47  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Protein Bites with Whole Oats is ultra-processed.

Ultra-processed; best enjoyed occasionally rather than as an everyday snack.

This product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrially processed ingredients and additives: golden syrup and liquid sugar are industrially processed syrups; palm fat and palm oil are highly refined fats; modified starch is an industrially modified thickener; soya lecithin is an emulsifier; natural flavouring is an industrial flavouring additive; and xanthan gum is a stabiliser. These ingredients place the product in the ultra-processed category, despite also containing oats, seeds, honey, and other less processed ingredients.

Ingredients

8 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    oats (42%)
  • OK
    chicory root fibre
    Dietary fibre derived from chicory roots (inulin or inulin-like fibre).
  • OK
    vegetable oils (rapeseed)
  • OK
    palm
    A basic vegetable fat derived from the fruit of oil palms commonly used as a cooking oil; non-animal, widely used in foods.
  • OK
    honey
    Natural sweetener produced by bees from floral nectar; traditional and minimally processed.
  • UPF
    golden syrup
    A traditional light amber syrup made from hydrolyzed starch, used as a sweetener.
  • OK
    sunflower seeds
    Small, edible seeds with a mild nutty flavor, used in snacks, baking, and cooking.
  • OK
    flaxseeds
    Seeds of the flax plant, rich in omega-3 fatty acids and fiber, commonly used whole or ground in baking and toppings.
  • UPF
    liquid sugar
    A liquid form of refined sugar, used as a sweetener and base for syrups; typically an industrially processed sugar solution.
  • UPF
    humectant: glycerine
    Glycerine (glycerol) used as a humectant and moisture-retaining additive in foods; a simple, purified sugar alcohol used as an ingredient.
  • UPF
    palm fat
    A fat derived from the fruit of oil palm. Often a highly processed vegetable oil used in food production.
  • UPF
    modified starch
    Starch that has been chemically or physically modified to alter its thickening, texture, or stability properties; commonly used as a thickener or stabilizer in processed foods.
  • OK
    pumpkin seeds
    Edible seeds of pumpkins, rich in healthy fats, protein, and minerals; commonly used roasted or as a topping or ingredient in baking.
  • OK
    soy flour
    A basic single-ingredient flour made from soybeans, used as a gluten-free flour option with high protein content.
  • OK
    demerara sugar
    Demerara sugar is a coarse-grained brown sugar derived from the cane sugar refining process.
  • OK
    starch
    Powdered carbohydrate obtained from plants (e.g., corn, potato, tapioca); thickening agent and energy source in foods.
  • UPF
    soy lecithin
    A natural emulsifier derived from soybeans used to improve texture and mix fats with water.
  • OK
    sea salt
    A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
  • UPF
    natural flavouring
    A generic flavoring ingredient derived from natural sources used to impart aroma or taste; may include essential oils or extracts.
  • OK
    citrus fibre
    Fibrous material derived from citrus fruits, used as dietary fiber and texturizer in foods.
  • UPF
    xanthan gum (stabiliser)
    A polysaccharide thickener produced by fermentation, used as a stabiliser and thickening agent in foods.
  • OK
    molasses
    A thick, dark syrup produced during sugar refining, rich in flavor and used in baking and cooking.

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Common questions about Protein Bites with Whole Oats

Is Protein Bites with Whole Oats ultra-processed?

Yes — Protein Bites with Whole Oats by Graze is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrially processed ingredients and additives: golden syrup and liquid sugar are industrially processed syrups; palm fat and palm oil are highly refined fats; modified starch is an industrially modified thickener; soya lecithin is an emulsifier; natural flavouring is an industrial flavouring additive; and xanthan gum is a stabiliser. These ingredients place the product in the ultra-processed category, despite also containing oats, seeds, honey, and other less processed ingredients.

Which ingredients in Protein Bites with Whole Oats are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 8 ingredients in Protein Bites with Whole Oats as ultra-processed markers: golden syrup, liquid sugar, humectant: glycerine, palm fat, modified starch, soy lecithin, natural flavouring, xanthan gum (stabiliser). See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Protein Bites with Whole Oats?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Apple & Raisin Oat Bars by deliciously ella, Peanut Butter Oat Bars by Deliciously Ella, Apple & Cinnamon Peanut Butter Stuffed Oat Bar by Pip & Nut. 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.

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