Seeded Oat Cereal

Barcode 5059697756436

Yes — Seeded Oat Cereal is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes oligofructose (an industrially produced soluble fiber used as a sweetener/bulking agent) and flavouring, both of which are extracted/industrial additives according to NOVA.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

oat flakes

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

oligofructose

A short-chain fructooligosaccharide used as a sweetener or fiber additive; an isolated carbohydrate produced industrially.
OK

chicory root fibre (19%)
OK

mixed seeds (18%): sunflower seeds (8%)
OK

linseed

Also known as flaxseed; a small, nutrient-rich seed high in omega-3 fatty acids and fiber.
OK

pumpkin seeds (5%)
OK

rice flour

A finely milled flour from milled rice, commonly used as a gluten-free thickener or flour substitute in baking and cooking.
OK

rape seed oil
OK

quinoa flour

A fine, pale powder ground from quinoa seeds (Chenopodium quinoa). Used as a gluten-free alternative to wheat flour in baking and cooking.
UPF

flavouring

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

salt

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

Common questions about Seeded Oat Cereal

Is Seeded Oat Cereal ultra-processed?

Yes — Seeded Oat Cereal is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes oligofructose (an industrially produced soluble fiber used as a sweetener/bulking agent) and flavouring, both of which are extracted/industrial additives according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in Seeded Oat Cereal are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Seeded Oat Cereal as ultra-processed markers: oligofructose, 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?

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.