Tesco

Dark chocolate & berry granola

Barcode 5059512737305

Scanned 23 times by Nomi users

Yes — Dark chocolate & berry granola is ultra-processed.

This granola is ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and formulations, including emulsifier (sunflower lecithins), generic flavouring, and sugar syrup powder. These ingredients are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods, going beyond basic culinary ingredients like oats, sugar, honey, seeds, and oil.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

oat flakes

Flaked oats, a common breakfast cereal ingredient and baking base.
OK

sugar

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

belgian dark chocolate curls (7%) [sugar
OK

cocoa mass

Ground or melted cocoa beans; pure cocoa solids used for chocolate making.
OK

cocoa butter

A fat extracted from cocoa beans, used in chocolate, cosmetics, and baking as a fat component.
UPF

sunflower lecithin emulsifier

A natural emulsifier extracted from sunflower seeds used to blend oil and water in foods. Labeled as an emulsifier additive; because it is an extracted/isolated ingredient, it is considered ultra-processed (UPF) under NOVA guidelines.
UPF

flavouring

Flavoring agents used to impart taste; typically additives or extracts in foods.
OK

rapeseed oil

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

freeze dried berries (1.5%) [strawberry pieces
OK

blueberries

Small round blue-purple berries, rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and dietary fiber; commonly eaten fresh, frozen, or used in baked goods and jams.
OK

cranberry slices]
OK

pumpkin seed
OK

honey

A natural sweet viscous liquid produced by bees from floral nectar; widely used as a sweetener in foods.
OK

sunflower seed

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

desiccated coconut

Finely shredded dried coconut meat with a mild, sweet coconut flavor commonly used in baking and confectionery.
UPF

sugar syrup powder

Powdered form of sugar syrup, a processed sweetener likely containing sugar and additives.
OK

flavouring. allergy advice

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Common questions about Dark chocolate & berry granola

Is Dark chocolate & berry granola ultra-processed?

Yes — Dark chocolate & berry granola by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This granola is ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and formulations, including emulsifier (sunflower lecithins), generic flavouring, and sugar syrup powder. These ingredients are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods, going beyond basic culinary ingredients like oats, sugar, honey, seeds, and oil.

Which ingredients in Dark chocolate & berry granola are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Dark chocolate & berry granola as ultra-processed markers: sunflower lecithin emulsifier, flavouring, sugar syrup powder. 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.