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Blueberry & Honey Porridge Oat Bars by Stoats
Stoats

Blueberry & Honey Porridge Oat Bars

Barcode 5060183673915
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Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Blueberry & Honey Porridge Oat Bars is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrially processed additives/ingredients such as golden syrup (an industrially processed sugar syrup) and natural blueberry flavour (an added flavouring). These ingredients place the product in NOVA 4 (UPF) despite the presence of many minimally processed components like oats, butter, seeds, and fruit.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker
  • OK
    wholegrain scottish oats (47%)
  • 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.
  • OK
    chicory root fibre
    Dietary fibre derived from chicory roots (inulin or inulin-like fibre).
  • UPF
    golden syrup
    A traditional light amber syrup made from hydrolyzed starch, used as a sweetener.
  • 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
    pumpkin seeds
    Edible seeds of pumpkins, rich in healthy fats, protein, and minerals; commonly used roasted or as a topping or ingredient in baking.
  • OK
    honey
    A traditional, natural sweetener produced by honeybees from floral nectar; usually used directly in foods.
  • OK
    blueberries (1%)
  • OK
    apple juice concentrate
    Concentrated apple juice obtained by removing water; used as a sweetener or flavoring ingredient.
  • OK
    natural blueberry flavour and sunflower oil

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Common questions about Blueberry & Honey Porridge Oat Bars

Is Blueberry & Honey Porridge Oat Bars ultra-processed?

Yes — Blueberry & Honey Porridge Oat Bars by Stoats is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrially processed additives/ingredients such as golden syrup (an industrially processed sugar syrup) and natural blueberry flavour (an added flavouring). These ingredients place the product in NOVA 4 (UPF) despite the presence of many minimally processed components like oats, butter, seeds, and fruit.

Which ingredients in Blueberry & Honey Porridge Oat Bars are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Blueberry & Honey Porridge Oat Bars as an ultra-processed marker: golden syrup. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Blueberry & Honey Porridge Oat Bars?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Peanut Butter Oat Bars by Deliciously Ella, Mamia Strawberry and Apple Oaty Bars by Aldi, Banana oaty bars by Aldi Mamia. 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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