Yes — Super Grains is ultra-processed.
The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains yeast extract, which is a pre-identified UPF ingredient, as well as other industrial additives including natural lemon flavouring (an added flavouring) and guar gum (a stabiliser). These extracted and industrially processed additives move the product into NOVA Group 4, even though many of the base ingredients (grains, vegetables, seeds, herbs, oil) are minimally processed.
Other drinks Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
Peanut Butter Stuffed Chocolate Oat Bar
Pip & Nut
Not UPF
black rice
Vitasia, Vitasia Thai
Not UPF
plain mini poppadoms
Laila
Not UPF
Brown basmati rice by sainsburys
Sainsbury's
Not UPF
Wholegrain Microwaveable Rice
Taste Of
Not UPF
Cashew Cookie Raw Fruit & Nut WholefoodBars
Nakd
Not UPF
Carrot Cake Soft Oaty Bars
Organic Mamia
Not UPF
Choc Brownie Natural Protein Bar
TRIBE
Not UPF
Organic Porridge Oats
Kavanagh's
Not UPF
Porridge Oats
Tesco - The Grower's Harvest
Not UPF
Yes — Super Grains by Jamie Oliver is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains yeast extract, which is a pre-identified UPF ingredient, as well as other industrial additives including natural lemon flavouring (an added flavouring) and guar gum (a stabiliser). These extracted and industrially processed additives move the product into NOVA Group 4, even though many of the base ingredients (grains, vegetables, seeds, herbs, oil) are minimally processed.
Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Super Grains as ultra-processed markers: natural lemon flavouring, yeast extract, guar gum (stabiliser). See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.
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.
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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.