Holland and Barrett

12 plant muesli

Barcode 5059604647604

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Yes — 12 plant muesli is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains barley malt extract, which is an industrially processed flavoring/sweetening extract and considered UPF under the provided NOVA-based rules. Other ingredients are minimally processed, but the presence of any UPF ingredient makes the whole product UPF.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

oats jumbo
OK

oats regular
OK

raisins (11%)
OK

barley flakes

Rolled or flattened barley grain flakes, a basic cereal ingredient.
OK

sunflower seeds

Toasted or raw sunflower seeds, commonly used as a snack or ingredient in cereals, breads, and mixes.
OK

rye flakes

Rolled or flattened cereal made from rye grain, used similarly to oats or wheat flakes in cereals and baking.
OK

malted wheat flakes

A processed breakfast cereal made by malting wheat and flaking; typically used as a cereal or ingredient in foods.
OK

sultanas (6%)
OK

dried apricots (3%)
OK

hazelnuts

Edible nuts from Corylus trees, rich in fat, protein, and micronutrients; commonly roasted or eaten raw as a snack or used in baking and confectionery.
OK

almonds

Edible seeds of the Prunus dulcis tree; mildly sweet, versatile in sweet and savory dishes, rich in healthy fats, protein, and micronutrients.
OK

currants

Small dried berries of certain grape varieties or cultivatedRaspberries? Currants are small dried fruit, commonly red or black, used in baking and cooking.
OK

cashew nut

Edible seed of the cashew tree; a common tree nut used in cooking and snack foods.
OK

brown rice flour

A gluten-free flour milled from brown rice; used as a baking and thickening ingredient.
OK

sunflower oil

A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
UPF

Barley Malt Extract

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

preservative: sulphur dioxide

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Common questions about 12 plant muesli

Is 12 plant muesli ultra-processed?

Yes — 12 plant muesli by Holland and Barrett is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains barley malt extract, which is an industrially processed flavoring/sweetening extract and considered UPF under the provided NOVA-based rules. Other ingredients are minimally processed, but the presence of any UPF ingredient makes the whole product UPF.

Which ingredients in 12 plant muesli are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in 12 plant muesli 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?

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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.