Apple Raspberry Oat Cereal

Barcode 5060040252277

Yes — Apple Raspberry Oat Cereal is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains raspberry flavouring, an industrial flavour additive. Other ingredients like oat flakes, oat flour, fruit juice/purée, raisins, sunflower oil, and calcium carbonate are not ultra-processed by NOVA on their own, but the presence of flavouring makes the overall product UPF.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

oat flakes

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

oat flour

Finely milled flour made from oats; used as a gluten-free or low-gluten baking ingredient.
OK

apple juice (30%)
OK

apple purée (30%)
OK

raspberry powder (2%)
OK

raisins

Dried grapes, commonly used as a sweet ingredient in baking and snacks; natural, minimally processed fruit product.
OK

sunflower oil

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

calcium carbonate

A basic inorganic calcium salt used as a nutrition supplement and anticaking agent in foods.
OK

raspberry flavouring

Common questions about Apple Raspberry Oat Cereal

Is Apple Raspberry Oat Cereal ultra-processed?

Yes — Apple Raspberry Oat Cereal is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains raspberry flavouring, an industrial flavour additive. Other ingredients like oat flakes, oat flour, fruit juice/purée, raisins, sunflower oil, and calcium carbonate are not ultra-processed by NOVA on their own, but the presence of flavouring makes the overall product UPF.

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.