Tesco

Choco Malt Wheats

Barcode 5059512738685

Scanned 14 times by Nomi users

Yes — Choco Malt Wheats is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as UPF because it contains several industrial ingredients/additives according to NOVA: invert sugar syrup (an industrially processed inverted sugar), barley malt extract (an industrial flavoring/extract), and unspecified flavouring (industrial flavoring agents). These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and make the product ultra-processed, even though some other ingredients are minimally processed (wholewheat, sugar, cocoa, vitamins and minerals).

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

whole wheat

Unprocessed to minimally processed whole grain flour derived from wheat, used as a staple baking ingredient.
OK

sugar

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

invert sugar syrup

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

Barley Malt Extract

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

fat-reduced cocoa powder

Cocoa powder with lower fat content, produced from cacao beans for baking and cooking; provides chocolate flavor without added fat.
OK

cocoa powder (1%)
OK

salt

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

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
OK

iron

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

niacin (vitamin b3)

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

vitamin b12

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

pantothenic acid

A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B5) used as a nutrient fortifier or dietary supplement in fortified foods and supplements.
OK

vitamin d2

A nutrient used for fortification in foods and dietary supplements; not a food per se but a common fortifying 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 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.

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Common questions about Choco Malt Wheats

Is Choco Malt Wheats ultra-processed?

Yes — Choco Malt Wheats by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as UPF because it contains several industrial ingredients/additives according to NOVA: invert sugar syrup (an industrially processed inverted sugar), barley malt extract (an industrial flavoring/extract), and unspecified flavouring (industrial flavoring agents). These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and make the product ultra-processed, even though some other ingredients are minimally processed (wholewheat, sugar, cocoa, vitamins and minerals).

Which ingredients in Choco Malt Wheats are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Choco Malt Wheats as ultra-processed markers: invert sugar syrup, Barley Malt Extract, flavouring. 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.