Tesco

Honey Granola Bars

Barcode 5057753493516

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Yes — Honey Granola Bars is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF). It contains palm oil, which is identified as a UPF ingredient due to being a highly processed refined oil, and unspecified flavouring, which is an industrial flavor additive. These ingredients place the product in the NOVA ultra-processed category, even though it also includes some basic ingredients like oats, sugar, wholemeal wheat flour, coconut, honey, salt, and standard raising agents.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

oats (45%)
UPF

palm oil

A widely used edible oil pressed from the fruit of oil palms; a basic culinary oil but highly processed in many commercial products.
OK

sugar

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

wholemeal wheat flour

A coarse, whole-grain flour ground from the entire wheat kernel, used as a basic baking ingredient.
OK

desiccated coconut

Finely shredded dried coconut meat with a mild, sweet coconut flavor commonly used in baking and confectionery.
OK

honey

Natural bee-derived sweetener; 2% of the ingredient list.
OK

raising agents (sodium bicarbonate, ammonium hydrogen carbonate)
OK

salt

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

flavouring

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

whey derivatives (milk)

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Common questions about Honey Granola Bars

Is Honey Granola Bars ultra-processed?

Yes — Honey Granola Bars by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF). It contains palm oil, which is identified as a UPF ingredient due to being a highly processed refined oil, and unspecified flavouring, which is an industrial flavor additive. These ingredients place the product in the NOVA ultra-processed category, even though it also includes some basic ingredients like oats, sugar, wholemeal wheat flour, coconut, honey, salt, and standard raising agents.

Which ingredients in Honey Granola Bars are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Honey Granola Bars as ultra-processed markers: palm oil, flavouring. 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.