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Peanut butter protein flapjacks

Barcode 5060088709948

Scanned 17 times by Nomi users

Yes — Peanut butter protein flapjacks is ultra-processed.

This product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including natural flavouring, emulsifier (lecithins), refined palm and palm kernel fats/oils, soya protein isolate, and refined sugar-based components like caramelised sugar and rice syrup. These are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

gluten free oats (24%)
OK

rice syrup

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

peanut butter flavour coating (14%) [sugar
OK

vegetable fats (palm kernel*, palm*, shea)
OK

rice powder (dried rice syrup, rice starch, rice flour)
OK

caramelised sugar

A sugar that has been heated to develop a caramel flavor and color; essentially a processed form of sugar.
OK

colour: safflower extract
UPF

lecithin (emulsifier)

A phospholipid-based emulsifier commonly derived from soy, sunflower, or other sources; used to help fats mix with water in foods.
UPF

natural flavouring

A flavoring substance used to impart taste or aroma; likely an additive derived from natural sources. The extra closing bracket in the original name is ignored for description.
OK

soya protein crispies (13%) (soya protein isolate, tapioca starch, salt)
OK

vegetable oils (rapeseed, palm*)
OK

peanut butter

Ground peanut paste, often with added salt or sugar. A basic food ingredient used as a spread or flavor component.
OK

sugar

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

soy flour

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

peanut flour (2%)
OK

peanuts (1.5%)
OK

sea salt

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

natural flavouring

A generic flavoring ingredient derived from natural sources used to impart aroma or taste; may include essential oils or extracts.
OK

salt. *sustainably sourced

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Common questions about Peanut butter protein flapjacks

Is Peanut butter protein flapjacks ultra-processed?

Yes — Peanut butter protein flapjacks by Trek is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including natural flavouring, emulsifier (lecithins), refined palm and palm kernel fats/oils, soya protein isolate, and refined sugar-based components like caramelised sugar and rice syrup. These are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Peanut butter protein flapjacks are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Peanut butter protein flapjacks as ultra-processed markers: lecithin (emulsifier), natural flavouring, natural flavouring. 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.