Stoats

Orange & Chocolate Oat Bars

Barcode 5060183673953

Yes — Orange & Chocolate Oat Bars is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed. The ingredient list is valid, and it contains several UPF ingredients and additives: golden syrup (an industrially processed inverted sugar syrup), natural orange flavouring (industrial flavouring), chicory root fibre (isolated fibre additive), dextrose (refined isolated sugar), and emulsifier soy lecithin. Presence of any such industrial ingredients classifies the product as UPF under NOVA.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

wholegrain scottish oats (45%)
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

cocoa mass

Ground or melted cocoa beans; also called cocoa liquor or chocolate liquor; used as a primary ingredient in chocolate and confectionery.
OK

sugar

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

dried orange (1%)
UPF

natural orange flavouring

Flavor extract derived from natural orange sources used to impart orange aroma and taste.
OK

dextrose and emulsifier: soya lecithin. allergen advice: for allergens
OK

including cereals containing gluten
OK

see ingredients in bold. made in a bakery that also handles nuts
OK

soya from other sources and gluten from other cereals. proudly made with real fruit so may contain the odd pip
OK

shell or stalk. be recycled r boxes... stoats

Common questions about Orange & Chocolate Oat Bars

Is Orange & Chocolate Oat Bars ultra-processed?

Yes — Orange & Chocolate Oat Bars by Stoats is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed. The ingredient list is valid, and it contains several UPF ingredients and additives: golden syrup (an industrially processed inverted sugar syrup), natural orange flavouring (industrial flavouring), chicory root fibre (isolated fibre additive), dextrose (refined isolated sugar), and emulsifier soy lecithin. Presence of any such industrial ingredients classifies the product as UPF under NOVA.

Which ingredients in Orange & Chocolate Oat Bars are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Orange & Chocolate Oat Bars as ultra-processed markers: golden syrup, natural orange 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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.