Kellogg's

Cornflakes

Barcode 5059319014784

Scanned 9 times by Nomi users

Yes — Cornflakes is ultra-processed.

Product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains barley malt extract, which is an industrially processed extract used as a flavor enhancer. Other ingredients like vitamins and minerals used for fortification are not UPF, but the presence of barley malt extract is sufficient to classify the product as UPF.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

maize (corn)

A basic staple grain used as a food ingredient; kernels from Zea mays.
UPF

Barley Malt Extract

Barley malt extract is a sweetener made from malted barley grains.
OK

sugar

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

salt

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

niacin (vitamin b3)

A water-soluble vitamin used as a nutrient and often added to foods as a fortifying vitamin.
OK

iron

Essential mineral used as a nutrient or fortifying ingredient in foods.
OK

vitamin b6 (pyridoxine)

Essential water-soluble vitamin used as a nutrient supplement and fortificant in foods and dietary supplements.
OK

riboflavin

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

thiamine

A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B1) used as a nutrient and fortification additive.
OK

folic acid

A B-vitamin (B9) important for DNA synthesis and red blood cell formation; commonly added to fortified foods and supplements.
OK

vitamin d

Fat-soluble vitamin used for fortification and dietary supplementation; commonly present in foods as a nutrient or supplement.
OK

vitamin b12

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

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Common questions about Cornflakes

Is Cornflakes ultra-processed?

Yes — Cornflakes by Kellogg's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains barley malt extract, which is an industrially processed extract used as a flavor enhancer. Other ingredients like vitamins and minerals used for fortification are not UPF, but the presence of barley malt extract is sufficient to classify the product as UPF.

Which ingredients in Cornflakes are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Cornflakes as an ultra-processed marker: Barley Malt Extract. 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.