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lively lemon oat boosts by Graze
Graze

lively lemon oat boosts

Barcode 5055958706622
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Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — lively lemon oat boosts is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including palm oil and palm kernel oil (highly processed refined oils), golden syrup and liquid sugar (industrially processed sugar syrups), modified starch, emulsifier (lecithins), stabiliser (xanthan gum), and natural flavouring/natural lemon flavouring. The presence of these extracted and industrially processed additives and flavourings meets the NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

9 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    oats (44%)
  • 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.
  • UPF
    golden syrup
    A traditional light amber syrup made from hydrolyzed starch, used as a sweetener.
  • 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.
  • OK
    whole milk powder
    Whole milk powder is made by evaporating milk to dryness. It is a convenient form of milk that can be reconstituted with water. It is used in baking, confectionery, and as a milk substitute in various recipes.
  • OK
    vegetable fats (palm**, palm kernel**, shea)
  • 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
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • 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
    lecithin (soy)
    Soy lecithin is a refined emulsifier extracted from soybeans, used to improve texture and mix ingredients. It is an extracted additive.
  • OK
    sea salt
    A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
  • UPF
    natural lemon flavouring
    A flavoring derived from lemon used to impart lemon taste without using real lemon juice; commonly used in beverages and processed foods.
  • OK
    citrus fibre
    Fibrous material derived from citrus fruits, used as dietary fiber and texturizer in foods.
  • OK
    yoghurt powder (milk) (0.2%)
  • OK
    sweet whey powder
    Dried whey, a dairy by‑product of cheese production, used as a protein supplement or functional ingredient 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.
  • UPF
    natural flavouring
    A generic flavoring ingredient derived from natural sources used to impart aroma or taste; may include essential oils or extracts.

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Common questions about lively lemon oat boosts

Is lively lemon oat boosts ultra-processed?

Yes — lively lemon oat boosts by Graze is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including palm oil and palm kernel oil (highly processed refined oils), golden syrup and liquid sugar (industrially processed sugar syrups), modified starch, emulsifier (lecithins), stabiliser (xanthan gum), and natural flavouring/natural lemon flavouring. The presence of these extracted and industrially processed additives and flavourings meets the NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in lively lemon oat boosts are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 9 ingredients in lively lemon oat boosts as ultra-processed markers: vegetable oils (rapeseed, palm), golden syrup, liquid sugar, humectant: glycerine, modified starch, lecithin (soy), natural lemon flavouring, xanthan gum (stabiliser), natural flavouring. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to lively lemon oat boosts?

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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