Tesco

Honey hoops

Barcode 5057008079403

Scanned 34 times by Nomi users

Yes — Honey hoops is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list contains 'flavouring' and 'caramel syrup', which are industrial formulations/additives used for flavor and color according to NOVA criteria.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

wholemeal wheat flour (36%)
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

oat flour (18%)
OK

barley flour

Fine flour ground from barley; used in baking and as a cereal ingredient.
OK

wheat starch

Starch extracted from wheat grain, used as a thickener, filler, or texture modifier in foods.
OK

maize semolina

Coarse flour milled from corn (maize), used as a staple ingredient in dishes like polenta and pasta base.
OK

rice flour

A finely milled flour from milled rice, commonly used as a gluten-free thickener or flour substitute in baking and cooking.
OK

honey

A natural sweet, viscous liquid produced by bees from floral nectar; commonly used as a sweetener.
UPF

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
OK

iron

Essential mineral used as a nutrient or fortifying ingredient in foods.
UPF

caramel syrup

A syrup produced from sugar with caramelization and often additional flavorings or color, used as a sweetener or flavoring in beverages and desserts; a processed syrup product.
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
OK

niacin (vitamin b3)

A water-soluble vitamin used as a nutrient and often added to foods as a fortifying vitamin.
OK

pantothenic acid

A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B5) used as a nutrient fortifier or dietary supplement in fortified foods and supplements.
OK

vitamin b6 (pyridoxine)

Essential water-soluble vitamin used as a nutrient supplement and fortificant in foods and dietary supplements.
OK

riboflavin

A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B2) used as a nutrient and fortification additive.
OK

thiamine

A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B1) used as a nutrient and fortification additive.
OK

folic acid

A B-vitamin (B9) important for DNA synthesis and red blood cell formation; commonly added to fortified foods and supplements.
OK

vitamin d

Fat-soluble vitamin used for fortification and dietary supplementation; commonly present in foods as a nutrient or supplement.
OK

vitamin b12

A water-soluble B vitamin (cobalamin) used as a nutrient fortifier in foods and supplements.

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Common questions about Honey hoops

Is Honey hoops ultra-processed?

Yes — Honey hoops by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list contains 'flavouring' and 'caramel syrup', which are industrial formulations/additives used for flavor and color according to NOVA criteria.

Which ingredients in Honey hoops are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Honey hoops as ultra-processed markers: flavouring, caramel syrup. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Honey hoops?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including supergrain hoops by Doves Farm Foods. 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.

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.