Holland & Barrett

Granola Base

Barcode 5059604647598

Scanned 12 times by Nomi users

No — Granola Base is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid and contains only minimally processed ingredients and basic culinary components: gluten-free oats, demerara sugar, desiccated coconut, water, rapeseed oil, linseed, honey, sea salt, and cinnamon. There are no industrial additives, emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavorings, refined syrups like glucose-fructose syrup, maltodextrin, or other markers of ultra-processing according to NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

gluten free _oats_ (52%)
OK

demerara sugar

Demerara sugar is a coarse-grained brown sugar derived from the cane sugar refining process.
OK

desiccated coconut (15%)
OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

rapeseed oil

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

milled brown linseed (4.5%)
OK

honey

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

sea salt

A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
OK

cinnamon

A sweet-spicy bark spice with warm, woody notes often used in baking and savory dishes.

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Common questions about Granola Base

Is Granola Base ultra-processed?

No — Granola Base by Holland & Barrett is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid and contains only minimally processed ingredients and basic culinary components: gluten-free oats, demerara sugar, desiccated coconut, water, rapeseed oil, linseed, honey, sea salt, and cinnamon. There are no industrial additives, emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavorings, refined syrups like glucose-fructose syrup, maltodextrin, or other markers of ultra-processing according to NOVA.

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.