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Cocoa Oat Protein Flapjack Chocolate Flavour Topped

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Yes — Cocoa Oat Protein Flapjack Chocolate Flavour Topped is ultra-processed.

This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF). The ingredient list is valid, but it contains several industrial additives and highly processed ingredients, including emulsifier and flavouring (both explicit UPF markers), palm fruit and palm kernel oils (highly refined oils), and a dark chocolate flavour coating that is an industrial confectionery coating. These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and place the product in the NOVA ultra-processed category.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

gluten-free oats (25%)
OK

rice syrup

A traditional sweetener produced by enzymatic processing of rice; used as a carbohydrate source in cooking.
OK

soya protein crunchies (soya, tapioca starch)
OK

salt

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

vegetable oils (palm fruit, rapeseed, sunflower)
OK

dark chocolate flavour coating (sugar)
OK

vegetable oil (palm kernel & palm fruit)
OK

fat-reduced cocoa powder

Cocoa powder with reduced fat content, produced by removing part of the fat from cocoa beans. Used to provide chocolate flavor with less fat.
UPF

emulsifier

A generic food additive that helps blend ingredients with different phases (oil and water); often an industrial or processed ingredient.
OK

soy flour

A basic single-ingredient flour made from soybeans, used as a gluten-free flour option with high protein content.
OK

raw cane sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugar cane; a common sweetener used in cooking and baking.
UPF

flavouring

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

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Common questions about Cocoa Oat Protein Flapjack Chocolate Flavour Topped

Is Cocoa Oat Protein Flapjack Chocolate Flavour Topped ultra-processed?

Yes — Cocoa Oat Protein Flapjack Chocolate Flavour Topped by Trek is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF). The ingredient list is valid, but it contains several industrial additives and highly processed ingredients, including emulsifier and flavouring (both explicit UPF markers), palm fruit and palm kernel oils (highly refined oils), and a dark chocolate flavour coating that is an industrial confectionery coating. These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and place the product in the NOVA ultra-processed category.

Which ingredients in Cocoa Oat Protein Flapjack Chocolate Flavour Topped are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Cocoa Oat Protein Flapjack Chocolate Flavour Topped as ultra-processed markers: emulsifier, flavouring. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Cocoa Oat Protein Flapjack Chocolate Flavour Topped?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Choc Brownie Natural Protein Bar by TRIBE. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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.