Pret A Manger

Five Berry Bowl

Barcode 5059977002390

Scanned 16 times by Nomi users

Yes — Five Berry Bowl is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial ingredients/additives: golden syrup made with partially inverted refiners syrup (an industrially processed inverted sugar syrup) and gelling agent pectin, which is an extracted gelling additive. These go beyond basic culinary ingredients per NOVA.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

natural yogurt (milk) (55%)
OK

five berry compote (25%) (water, strawberries sugar, redcurrants, blackcurrants, raspberries, blackberries, lemon juice)
OK

cornflour

Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
UPF

pectin

Natural polysaccharide extracted from plant cell walls used as a gelling agent in jams, jellies, and confectionery.
OK

oats (oats)
OK

golden syrup (partially inverted refiners syrup)
OK

dark muscovado sugar
OK

pumpkin seeds

Edible seeds of pumpkins, rich in healthy fats, protein, and minerals; commonly used roasted or as a topping or ingredient in baking.
OK

rapeseed oil

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

golden flaxseed

Mature seeds of the flax plant, used as a source of fiber and omega-3 fatty acids.
OK

raisins (raisins, sunflower oil)
OK

apple juice concentrate

Concentrated juice obtained from apples by removing water content; a single-ingredient fruit product used as a flavoring or ingredient.
OK

buckwheat flakes

Rolled or toasted flakes from buckwheat groats, used as a hot cereal or ingredient in granola. Naturally gluten-free and high in minerals.
OK

ground cinnamon

A spice derived from the inner bark of Cinnamomum trees, ground into fine powder for flavoring and aroma in foods.
OK

salt

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

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Common questions about Five Berry Bowl

Is Five Berry Bowl ultra-processed?

Yes — Five Berry Bowl by Pret A Manger is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial ingredients/additives: golden syrup made with partially inverted refiners syrup (an industrially processed inverted sugar syrup) and gelling agent pectin, which is an extracted gelling additive. These go beyond basic culinary ingredients per NOVA.

Which ingredients in Five Berry Bowl are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Five Berry Bowl as an ultra-processed marker: pectin. 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.