Tesco

Oat Drink

Barcode 5057753892142

Scanned 19 times by Nomi users

Yes — Oat Drink is ultra-processed.

Contains identified ultra-processed ingredients including maltodextrin, stabiliser (gellan gum), and potassium iodide, as well as other industrial additives such as added refined oil and fortificants; therefore classified as ultra-processed according to NOVA.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

oats (9%)
OK

sunflower oil

A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
OK

chicory root fibre

Dietary fibre derived from chicory roots (inulin or inulin-like fibre).
UPF

maltodextrin

A white powder made from starch that has been partially hydrolyzed; used as a thickener or filler and widely used as a food additive.
OK

tricalcium phosphate

A calcium salt used as a food additive and calcium source; commonly used as anti-caking agent in powders and as a mineral supplement.
OK

sea salt

A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
UPF

gellan gum

A hydrocolloid stabiliser used to thicken or set foods; a common food additive.
UPF

potassium iodide

A chemical commonly used as a micronutrient fortificant (iodine) in salt and foods.
OK

vitamin b12

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

riboflavin

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

vitamin d2. allergy advice for allergens
OK

including cereals containing gluten
OK

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Common questions about Oat Drink

Is Oat Drink ultra-processed?

Yes — Oat Drink by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Contains identified ultra-processed ingredients including maltodextrin, stabiliser (gellan gum), and potassium iodide, as well as other industrial additives such as added refined oil and fortificants; therefore classified as ultra-processed according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in Oat Drink are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Oat Drink as ultra-processed markers: maltodextrin, gellan gum, potassium iodide. 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?

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.