Breakfast Cereal

Barcode 5059319042572

Yes — Breakfast Cereal is ultra-processed.

Not a great choice for everyday because of industrially processed malt extract.

Breakfast cereal is classified as ultra-processed because it contains malted barley extract, an industrially processed extract used as a flavor enhancer. The added vitamins are fortification nutrients and do not cause the classification. Rice, sugar, and salt are basic ingredients.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

rice

A basic staple grain consumed worldwide, used in a wide range of dishes.
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.
UPF

Barley Malt Extract

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

vitamin b1 (thiamin)

A B-complex vitamin (thiamin) essential for carbohydrate metabolism and nervous system function, commonly added to fortified foods and supplements.
OK

vitamin b2
OK

niacin

Vitamin B3 (niacin) is a water-soluble B vitamin essential for energy metabolism and nervous system function. It is commonly used as a dietary supplement and fortifying agent in foods and supplements.
OK

vitamin b6 (pyridoxine)

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

vitamin b9
OK

vitamin d

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

Common questions about Breakfast Cereal

Is Breakfast Cereal ultra-processed?

Yes — Breakfast Cereal is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Breakfast cereal is classified as ultra-processed because it contains malted barley extract, an industrially processed extract used as a flavor enhancer. The added vitamins are fortification nutrients and do not cause the classification. Rice, sugar, and salt are basic ingredients.

Which ingredients in Breakfast Cereal are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Breakfast Cereal 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?

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.