Stoats

Blueberry & Honey Porridge Oat Bar

Barcode 5060183673922

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

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and ingredients such as soluble tapioca fibre, oligofructose, golden syrup, apple juice concentrate, humectant glycerol, natural flavourings, and caramel colour, which are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

5 ultra-processed markers

OK

wholegrain oats

Wholegrain oats, a basic cereal grain used for porridge, baking, and muesli.
OK

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
UPF

soluble tapioca fibre

A soluble dietary fiber extracted from cassava (tapioca) used as a food ingredient to increase fiber content or modify texture.
UPF

oligofructose

A short-chain fructooligosaccharide used as a sweetener or fiber additive; an isolated carbohydrate produced industrially.
OK

sultanas (sunflower oil)

Dried grapes (sultanas) with added sunflower oil to prevent clumping and improve texture during storage.
OK

unsalted butter (milk)

Dairy fat produced from milk with no added salt; common cooking fat in many cuisines.
OK

sunflower seeds

Small, edible seeds with a mild nutty flavor, used in snacks, baking, and cooking.
UPF

golden syrup

A traditional light amber syrup made from hydrolyzed starch, used as a sweetener.
OK

light brown sugar

Brown sugar with a lighter color variant; crystallized sucrose with molasses, used as a sweetener.
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

apple juice infused blueberries (2%) (blueberries, apple juice concentrate, sunflower oil)
UPF

glycerol (glycerin)

Glycerol (glycerin) used as humectant to retain moisture in foods. Typically a single-ingredient additive.
UPF

natural flavourings (milk) and colour: plain caramel

A combined ingredient consisting of natural flavourings with milk-derived notes and a caramel color additive. Considered ultra-processed due to the inclusion of flavourings and caramel color, which are processed additives.

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Common questions about Blueberry & Honey Porridge Oat Bar

Is Blueberry & Honey Porridge Oat Bar ultra-processed?

Yes — Blueberry & Honey Porridge Oat Bar by Stoats is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and ingredients such as soluble tapioca fibre, oligofructose, golden syrup, apple juice concentrate, humectant glycerol, natural flavourings, and caramel colour, which are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

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

Nomi flags 5 ingredients in Blueberry & Honey Porridge Oat Bar as ultra-processed markers: soluble tapioca fibre, oligofructose, golden syrup, glycerol (glycerin), natural flavourings (milk) and colour: plain caramel. 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.