Pret a Manger

Açaí and Almond Butter Bowl

Barcode 5059977002840

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Yes — Açaí and Almond Butter Bowl is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives. These include: stabiliser (xanthan gum), which is an industrial thickener/stabiliser; golden syrup made with partially inverted refiners syrup, which is an industrially processed inverted sugar syrup; and blackcurrant juice concentrate and concentrated apple juice, which are refined concentrates rather than whole fruits. According to NOVA, the presence of such additives and industrially processed sweeteners makes the overall product a UPF, even though it also contains many minimally processed ingredients like fruits, oats, nuts, and seeds.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

acai & almond butter bowl acai puree with granola
OK

almond butter and fruits. banana puree
OK

blackcurrant juice concentrate
OK

blackcurrants
OK

blackberries
OK

raspberries

A small, bright red edible fruit from the genus Rubus, known for its sweet-tles and tart flavor; commonly eaten fresh or used in desserts, jams, and beverages.
OK

ingredients acai and fruit puree (48%) (acai berry puree (water, acai berries), cherry puree)
OK

strawberries

A red, juicy berry commonly eaten fresh or used in desserts; high in vitamin C and antioxidants.
OK

water

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

oats (_oats_)
OK

sugar

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

stabiliser (xanthan gum)

Xanthan gum, a thickening agent used as a stabiliser.
OK

banana
OK

apple

A round, sweet to tart fruit with a crisp flesh and edible skin, commonly eaten fresh or used in baking and cooking.
OK

oats (oats) almond (_almonds_) (7%)
OK

pomegranate seeds
OK

golden syrup (partially inverted refiners syrup dark muscovado sugar, pumpkin seeds, rapeseed oil)
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

sea salt

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

salt

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

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Common questions about Açaí and Almond Butter Bowl

Is Açaí and Almond Butter Bowl ultra-processed?

Yes — Açaí and Almond Butter Bowl by Pret a Manger is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives. These include: stabiliser (xanthan gum), which is an industrial thickener/stabiliser; golden syrup made with partially inverted refiners syrup, which is an industrially processed inverted sugar syrup; and blackcurrant juice concentrate and concentrated apple juice, which are refined concentrates rather than whole fruits. According to NOVA, the presence of such additives and industrially processed sweeteners makes the overall product a UPF, even though it also contains many minimally processed ingredients like fruits, oats, nuts, and seeds.

Which ingredients in Açaí and Almond Butter Bowl are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Açaí and Almond Butter Bowl as an ultra-processed marker: stabiliser (xanthan gum). 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.