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Yes — Corn Flakes is ultra-processed.
The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains barley malt extract, which is an industrially processed extract used as a flavor enhancer, fitting the NOVA definition of ultra-processed ingredients. Other ingredients such as sugar, salt, and added vitamins/minerals do not by themselves make it UPF under the provided rules, but the presence of barley malt extract is sufficient for a UPF classification.
Similar products that aren't ultra-processed — swap and keep the flavour.
Other breakfast cereals & bars Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
shredded wheat
Nestlé
Not UPF
Jumbo Rolled Oats
Quaker
Not UPF
Organic Porridge Oats
Flahavan's
Not UPF
Super smooth porridge imp
Ready break, Weetabix
Not UPF
Cocoa Alpha Bites
BEAR
Not UPF
Shredded Wheat
Nestlé
Not UPF
Simply porridge oats
Lidl
Not UPF
Raisin Wheats
Kellogg's
Not UPF
Ready brek original
Ready brek
Not UPF
Swiss Style Muesli
Alpen
Not UPF
Yes — Corn Flakes by Kellogg's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains barley malt extract, which is an industrially processed extract used as a flavor enhancer, fitting the NOVA definition of ultra-processed ingredients. Other ingredients such as sugar, salt, and added vitamins/minerals do not by themselves make it UPF under the provided rules, but the presence of barley malt extract is sufficient for a UPF classification.
Nomi flags one ingredient in Corn Flakes as an ultra-processed marker: Barley Malt Extract. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.
Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Corn Flakes by M&S. See the healthier alternatives above for details.
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.
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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.
