Yes — Protein Flapjack is ultra-processed.
Classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial formulations and additives, including palm kernel oil and palm oil (highly refined oils), natural flavouring/flavourings, sunflower lecithin (emulsifier), and a salted caramel flavour coating as a ready-to-eat processed component. These ingredients meet NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods.
Similar products that aren't ultra-processed — swap and keep the flavour.
Other breakfast cereals & bars Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
Tesco Free From Red Berry Granola 350g
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Almond, Apple & Raisin Granola
deliciously ella
Not UPF
Scott's Old Fashioned Porridge 1Kg
Scott’s
Not UPF
Fruit, Nut and Seed Muesli
Sainsbury's
Not UPF
Scottish porridge oats
SO
Not UPF
So Simple Original Family Pack Porridge
Quaker
Not UPF
Puffed Wheat
By sainsbury's
Not UPF
Shredded Wheat 16s imp
Nestlé
Not UPF
Ultimate Granola Økologisk, 400 g
Handelshuset Hette AS
Not UPF
Bite size wheat shreds
Harvest Morn, Aldi
Not UPF
Yes — Protein Flapjack by Trek is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial formulations and additives, including palm kernel oil and palm oil (highly refined oils), natural flavouring/flavourings, sunflower lecithin (emulsifier), and a salted caramel flavour coating as a ready-to-eat processed component. These ingredients meet NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods.
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.
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.
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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.