Grape Tree

100% organic bran sticks

Barcode 5056182403318

Yes — 100% organic bran sticks is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains barley malt flour, which is an industrially processed malted grain ingredient used for flavor and color, fitting NOVA criteria for ultra-processed components.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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organic wheat bran
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organic barley malt flour

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Common questions about 100% organic bran sticks

Is 100% organic bran sticks ultra-processed?

Yes — 100% organic bran sticks by Grape Tree is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains barley malt flour, which is an industrially processed malted grain ingredient used for flavor and color, fitting NOVA criteria for ultra-processed components.

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.