Kellogg's

Crunchy Nut Clusters Chocolate

Barcode 5059319022437

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Yes — Crunchy Nut Clusters Chocolate is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredients include several industrial additives and processed ingredients: soy lecithin (an emulsifier), natural vanilla flavouring, palm oil (highly refined), invert sugar syrup, glucose syrup, and barley malt extract (an industrial flavoring extract). These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and fit NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

whole oats
OK

sugar

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

milk chocolate curls (12%) (sugar, cocoa mass, cocoa butter, whole milk powder, skimmed milk powder, emulsifier {soy lecithin}, natural vanilla flavouring)
OK

wheat flour

Finely ground cereal flour from wheat; a fundamental baking ingredient.
OK

maize (corn)

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

vegetable oils (sunflower, certified sustainable palm oil)
OK

roasted peanuts (4%)
UPF

invert sugar syrup

A refined sugar syrup produced by hydrolyzing sucrose into glucose and fructose; a processed sweetener often used in foods.
OK

honey

A traditional, natural sweetener produced by honeybees from floral nectar; usually used directly in foods.
UPF

glucose syrup

A processed syrup made from starch (usually corn) consisting mainly of glucose; commonly used as a sweetener and thickener.
OK

salt

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

Barley Malt Extract

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

antioxidants (ascorbyl palmitate, alpha tocopherol)
OK

Skimmed Milk Powder

Skimmed milk powder is made by removing water from pasteurized skim milk.
OK

soy lecithin

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Common questions about Crunchy Nut Clusters Chocolate

Is Crunchy Nut Clusters Chocolate ultra-processed?

Yes — Crunchy Nut Clusters Chocolate by Kellogg's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredients include several industrial additives and processed ingredients: soy lecithin (an emulsifier), natural vanilla flavouring, palm oil (highly refined), invert sugar syrup, glucose syrup, and barley malt extract (an industrial flavoring extract). These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and fit NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Crunchy Nut Clusters Chocolate are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Crunchy Nut Clusters Chocolate as ultra-processed markers: invert sugar syrup, glucose syrup, Barley Malt Extract. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Crunchy Nut Clusters Chocolate?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Organic Chocolate Stars by Freee. 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?

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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.