Tesco

Grains & Seeds Granola

Barcode 5057008100909

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Yes — Grains & Seeds Granola is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains added flavouring, which is an industrial additive used to modify taste. According to the NOVA criteria, any industrial flavouring makes a product UPF even if the rest of the ingredients are minimally processed.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

oat flakes

Flaked oats, a common breakfast cereal ingredient and baking base.
OK

honey

A natural sweet viscous liquid produced by bees from floral nectar; widely used as a sweetener in foods.
OK

mixed seeds (8%) [sunflower seed
OK

linseed

Also known as flaxseed; a small, nutrient-rich seed high in omega-3 fatty acids and fiber.
OK

pumpkin seed]
OK

spelt

Spelt is an ancient wheat relative, used as grain or flour with a nutty flavor.
OK

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
OK

quinoa

A gluten-free seed-like grain, often used as a nutritious base or side dish.
OK

oat flour

Finely milled flour made from oats; used as a gluten-free or low-gluten baking ingredient.
UPF

flavouring

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

salt

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

Healthier alternatives

Reviewed by Nomi

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Common questions about Grains & Seeds Granola

Is Grains & Seeds Granola ultra-processed?

Yes — Grains & Seeds Granola by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains added flavouring, which is an industrial additive used to modify taste. According to the NOVA criteria, any industrial flavouring makes a product UPF even if the rest of the ingredients are minimally processed.

Which ingredients in Grains & Seeds Granola are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Grains & Seeds Granola as an ultra-processed marker: flavouring. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Grains & Seeds Granola?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Granola Nuts & Seeds by Lizi's, Low Sugar Granola Original by Crownfield, Super Berry Granola by Deluxe. 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.

Grains & Seeds Granola

Ingredients

Healthier alternatives

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Common questions about Grains & Seeds Granola

Is Grains & Seeds Granola ultra-processed?

Which ingredients in Grains & Seeds Granola are ultra-processed?

What are healthier alternatives to Grains & Seeds Granola?

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

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