Stoats

Apple & Cinnamon Porridge Oat Bar

Barcode 5060183673908

Yes — Apple & Cinnamon Porridge Oat Bar is ultra-processed.

This bar contains golden syrup and chicory root fibre, which are industrially processed ingredients characteristic of ultra-processed foods in the NOVA system.

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 contains golden syrup and chicory root fibre, which are industrially processed ingredients characteristic of ultra-processed foods in the NOVA system.

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 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.