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Sticky Toffee Oat Boosts by Graze
Graze

Sticky Toffee Oat Boosts

Barcode 5055958706561
Scanned  70  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Sticky Toffee Oat Boosts is ultra-processed.

The product contains multiple ultra-processed ingredients according to NOVA, including palm oil/fat, modified starch, natural flavouring, natural vanilla flavouring, emulsifier (soya lecithin), xanthan gum, and golden syrup (an industrially processed inverted sugar syrup). Therefore it must be classified as ultra-processed (UPF).

Ingredients

6 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    oats (43%)
  • OK
    chicory root fibre
    Dietary fibre derived from chicory roots (inulin or inulin-like fibre).
  • UPF
    vegetable oils (rapeseed, palm)
    A blend of edible vegetable oils, including rapeseed (canola) oil and palm oil.
  • OK
    black treacle
    A dark, viscous syrup produced during sugar refining; used as a sweetener and flavoring in baking and desserts.
  • UPF
    golden syrup
    A traditional light amber syrup made from hydrolyzed starch, used as a sweetener.
  • OK
    dried chopped dates (3.9%) (dates, rice flour)
  • UPF
    humectant: glycerine
    Glycerine (glycerol) used as a humectant and moisture-retaining additive in foods; a simple, purified sugar alcohol used as an ingredient.
  • OK
    demerara sugar
    Demerara sugar is a coarse-grained brown sugar derived from the cane sugar refining process.
  • 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
    soy flour
    A basic single-ingredient flour made from soybeans, used as a gluten-free flour option with high protein content.
  • OK
    palm fat**
  • OK
    starch
    Powdered carbohydrate obtained from plants (e.g., corn, potato, tapioca); thickening agent and energy source in foods.
  • UPF
    natural flavouring
    A generic flavoring ingredient derived from natural sources used to impart aroma or taste; may include essential oils or extracts.
  • OK
    natural vanilla flavouring
    Natural vanilla flavoring used to impart vanilla aroma in foods; typically derived from vanilla beans.
  • 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.
  • OK
    citrus fibre
    Fibrous material derived from citrus fruits, used as dietary fiber and texturizer in foods.
  • OK
    stabiliser: xanthan gum. for allergens
  • OK
    including cereals containing gluten
  • OK
    see ingredients in bold. all our food is packed in the same place so may contain eggs
  • OK
    peanuts
    A legume commonly eaten roasted or ground into peanut butter; a common basic ingredient in foods.
  • OK
    milk
    A dairy liquid produced by cows; a basic, widely used food ingredient.
  • OK
    nuts
    A basic, whole-food ingredient consisting of kernels from various tree or bush species (e.g., almonds, walnuts, cashews). Rich in fats and protein.
  • OK
    mustard
    Seeds and/or prepared mustard used as a spice or condiment; a basic spice/condiment ingredient in cooking.
  • OK
    sesame and other cereals containing gluten. suitable for vegans. manganese contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism. our sticky toffee oat boosts contain 0.41mg of manganese per serving. enjoy as a part of a varied and balanced diet and healthy lifestyle. *we've compared this recipe to over 80 cereal bars to work this percentage out. **contains certified sustainable palm oil. www.rspo.org. 120g (4x30ge) a fsc mix packaging fsc c021323 uk only c box recycle

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Common questions about Sticky Toffee Oat Boosts

Is Sticky Toffee Oat Boosts ultra-processed?

Yes — Sticky Toffee Oat Boosts by Graze is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains multiple ultra-processed ingredients according to NOVA, including palm oil/fat, modified starch, natural flavouring, natural vanilla flavouring, emulsifier (soya lecithin), xanthan gum, and golden syrup (an industrially processed inverted sugar syrup). Therefore it must be classified as ultra-processed (UPF).

Which ingredients in Sticky Toffee Oat Boosts are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 6 ingredients in Sticky Toffee Oat Boosts as ultra-processed markers: vegetable oils (rapeseed, palm), golden syrup, humectant: glycerine, modified starch, natural flavouring, soy lecithin. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Sticky Toffee Oat Boosts?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Peanut Butter Oat Bars by Deliciously Ella, Mamia Strawberry and Apple Oaty Bars by Aldi, Banana oaty bars by Aldi Mamia. 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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