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RASPBERRY WHOLEGRAIN OAT BARS by stoats
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RASPBERRY WHOLEGRAIN OAT BARS

Barcode 5060183674011
Scanned  93  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — RASPBERRY WHOLEGRAIN OAT BARS is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including oligofructose, golden syrup, humectant: glycerol (rapeseed), soluble tapioca fibre, natural flavourings, and colour: plain caramel. These are extracted, refined, or industrially formulated components 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.
  • UPF
    golden syrup
    A traditional light amber syrup made from hydrolyzed starch, used as a sweetener.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • UPF
    glycerol (glycerin)
    Glycerol (glycerin) used as humectant to retain moisture in foods. Typically a single-ingredient additive.
  • OK
    freeze-dried raspberry pieces
    Raspberry fruit pieces dehydrated by freeze-drying, preserving flavor and color.
  • 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 RASPBERRY WHOLEGRAIN OAT BARS

Is RASPBERRY WHOLEGRAIN OAT BARS ultra-processed?

Yes — RASPBERRY WHOLEGRAIN OAT BARS by stoats is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including oligofructose, golden syrup, humectant: glycerol (rapeseed), soluble tapioca fibre, natural flavourings, and colour: plain caramel. These are extracted, refined, or industrially formulated components characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in RASPBERRY WHOLEGRAIN OAT BARS are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 5 ingredients in RASPBERRY WHOLEGRAIN OAT BARS 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 are healthier alternatives to RASPBERRY WHOLEGRAIN 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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