Tesco

Honey & Almond Granola

Barcode 5057753916428

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Yes — Honey & Almond Granola is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains 'flavouring', which is an industrial additive according to NOVA. Other ingredients like oat flakes, sugar, rapeseed oil, nuts, seeds, and honey are not UPF on their own, but the presence of flavouring makes the overall product UPF.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

rolled oats

Whole or cracked oat grains that have been steamed and rolled into flat flakes; a basic cereal ingredient common in cereals, baking, and porridge.
OK

sugar

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

rapeseed oil

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

almonds

Nuts from almond trees; whole or flaked almond pieces used in baking, cooking, and snacks.
OK

honey

Thick, viscous sweet liquid produced by bees from floral nectar; traditional natural sweetener.
OK

sunflower seed

Edible seeds from sunflowers, rich in healthy fats, protein, and vitamin E; commonly eaten raw, roasted, or added to dishes.
UPF

flavouring

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

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Common questions about Honey & Almond Granola

Is Honey & Almond Granola ultra-processed?

Yes — Honey & Almond Granola by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains 'flavouring', which is an industrial additive according to NOVA. Other ingredients like oat flakes, sugar, rapeseed oil, nuts, seeds, and honey are not UPF on their own, but the presence of flavouring makes the overall product UPF.

Which ingredients in Honey & Almond Granola are ultra-processed?

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

What are healthier alternatives to Honey & Almond 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.

Honey & Almond Granola

Ingredients

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Common questions about Honey & Almond Granola

Is Honey & Almond Granola ultra-processed?

Which ingredients in Honey & Almond Granola are ultra-processed?

What are healthier alternatives to Honey & Almond Granola?

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

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

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