Tesco

Instant oats blueberry and apple porridge

Barcode 5057008101159

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Yes — Instant oats blueberry and apple porridge is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains flavourings, which are industrial additives used to modify taste and are considered UPF according to the NOVA classification. Other ingredients like oat flakes, dried skimmed milk, sugar, and dried fruits are not, by themselves, ultra-processed, but the presence of flavourings is sufficient to classify the whole product as UPF.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

oat flakes (67%)
OK

dried skimmed milk

Dried skimmed milk is powdered milk with fat removed, used as a dairy ingredient to provide protein and calcium.
OK

sugar

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

dried apple (1%)
UPF

flavourings

Flavourings are additives that are used to enhance or impart flavor to food products. They are considered ultra-processed as they are synthetic or natural substances that are typically extracted, isolated, or synthesized for their flavor properties.
OK

freeze dried blueberries (0.5%)

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Common questions about Instant oats blueberry and apple porridge

Is Instant oats blueberry and apple porridge ultra-processed?

Yes — Instant oats blueberry and apple porridge by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains flavourings, which are industrial additives used to modify taste and are considered UPF according to the NOVA classification. Other ingredients like oat flakes, dried skimmed milk, sugar, and dried fruits are not, by themselves, ultra-processed, but the presence of flavourings is sufficient to classify the whole product as UPF.

Which ingredients in Instant oats blueberry and apple porridge are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Instant oats blueberry and apple porridge as an ultra-processed marker: flavourings. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

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?

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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.