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Apple & cinnamon porridge oat bar by Stoats
Stoats

Apple & cinnamon porridge oat bar

Barcode 5060183673892
Scanned  33  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Apple & cinnamon porridge oat bar is ultra-processed.

This bar is ultra-processed because it contains golden syrup, which is an industrially processed inverted/refined syrup falling into the NOVA ultra-processed category. Other ingredients such as wholegrain oats, butter, seeds, dried apple, and cinnamon are minimally processed and do not change the classification.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker
  • OK
    wholegrain scottish oats
    Coarsely ground or rolled oat cereal, a staple whole grain used for porridge and baking.
  • OK
    butter (milk)
    A dairy fat product made from churning cream; commonly used in cooking and baking.
  • OK
    light brown sugar
    Brown sugar with a lighter color variant; crystallized sucrose with molasses, used as a sweetener.
  • UPF
    golden syrup
    A traditional light amber syrup made from hydrolyzed starch, used as a sweetener.
  • OK
    chicory root fibre
    Dietary fibre derived from chicory roots (inulin or inulin-like fibre).
  • OK
    sultanas
    Dried seedless grapes; common ingredient in baking and dried fruit mixes.
  • OK
    sunflower seeds
    Small, edible seeds with a mild nutty flavor, used in snacks, baking, and cooking.
  • OK
    dried apple
    Dried fruit made by removing water content, a natural source of fiber and sweetness.
  • OK
    pumpkin seeds and cinnamon
    A simple mix of pumpkin seeds with cinnamon, used as a topping or ingredient for texture and flavor.

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Common questions about Apple & cinnamon porridge oat bar

Is Apple & cinnamon porridge oat bar ultra-processed?

Yes — Apple & cinnamon porridge oat bar by Stoats is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This bar is ultra-processed because it contains golden syrup, which is an industrially processed inverted/refined syrup falling into the NOVA ultra-processed category. Other ingredients such as wholegrain oats, butter, seeds, dried apple, and cinnamon are minimally processed and do not change the classification.

Which ingredients in Apple & cinnamon porridge oat bar are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Apple & cinnamon porridge oat bar as an ultra-processed marker: golden syrup. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Apple & cinnamon porridge oat bar?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Apple & Raisin Oat Bars by deliciously ella, Peanut Butter Oat Bars by Deliciously Ella, Apple & Cinnamon Peanut Butter Stuffed Oat Bar by Pip & Nut. 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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