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Oats & Plenty Super Seedy & Nutty Porridge by Bio&Me
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Oats & Plenty Super Seedy & Nutty Porridge

Barcode 5060853640063
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Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Oats & Plenty Super Seedy & Nutty Porridge is ultra-processed.

Contains the UPF ingredient “natural flavouring,” which is an industrially produced flavour additive. Other ingredients (wholegrain oats, dried fruit, seeds, nuts, quinoa flakes, dried carrot, coconut flour, chicory root fibre) are minimally processed or processed culinary ingredients, but the presence of natural flavouring makes the overall product ultra-processed under NOVA.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker
  • OK
    wholegrain oats (69%)
  • OK
    dried fruit (10%) (dates)
  • OK
    raisins
    Dried grapes, commonly used as a sweet ingredient in baking and snacks; natural, minimally processed fruit product.
  • OK
    seeds (6%) (sunflower, brown linseed, pumpkin)
  • OK
    chicory root fibre
    Dietary fibre derived from chicory roots (inulin or inulin-like fibre).
  • OK
    nuts (4%) (ground almonds, ground hazelnuts)
  • OK
    quinoa flakes
    Thin flakes derived from quinoa seeds, used as a hot cereal or porridge ingredient. Gluten-free and rich in protein and fiber.
  • OK
    dried carrot
    A dried form of carrot root, used as a dehydrated vegetable ingredient; retains color and some sweetness.
  • OK
    coconut flour
  • UPF
    natural flavouring
    A generic flavoring ingredient derived from natural sources used to impart aroma or taste; may include essential oils or extracts.

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Common questions about Oats & Plenty Super Seedy & Nutty Porridge

Is Oats & Plenty Super Seedy & Nutty Porridge ultra-processed?

Yes — Oats & Plenty Super Seedy & Nutty Porridge by Bio&Me is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Contains the UPF ingredient “natural flavouring,” which is an industrially produced flavour additive. Other ingredients (wholegrain oats, dried fruit, seeds, nuts, quinoa flakes, dried carrot, coconut flour, chicory root fibre) are minimally processed or processed culinary ingredients, but the presence of natural flavouring makes the overall product ultra-processed under NOVA.

Which ingredients in Oats & Plenty Super Seedy & Nutty Porridge are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Oats & Plenty Super Seedy & Nutty Porridge as an ultra-processed marker: natural flavouring. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Oats & Plenty Super Seedy & Nutty Porridge?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Super smooth porridge imp by Ready break, Weetabix, So Simple Original Family Pack Porridge by Quaker, SUPER SMOOTH PORRIDGE by TESCO. 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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