Nestlé

Go Free Honey Nut Cornflakes

Barcode 5900020042552

Scanned 17 times by Nomi users

Yes — Go Free Honey Nut Cornflakes is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrially processed sugars and additives: oligofructose (an extracted/isolated carbohydrate), invert sugar syrup (an industrially processed sugar syrup), and added antioxidant tocopherols as an additive. These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and place the product in the NOVA ultra-processed category.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

maize grits

Coarsely ground dried maize (corn) kernels used for porridge or as a side dish.
OK

sugar

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

peanuts

A legume commonly eaten roasted or ground into peanut butter; a common basic ingredient in foods.
UPF

oligofructose

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

honey

A natural sweet viscous liquid produced by bees from floral nectar; widely used as a sweetener in foods.
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
UPF

invert sugar syrup

A refined sugar syrup produced by hydrolyzing sucrose into glucose and fructose; a processed sweetener often used in foods.
OK

molasses

A thick, dark syrup produced during sugar refining, rich in flavor and used in baking and cooking.
OK

antioxidant tocopherols
OK

niacin

Vitamin B3 (niacin) is a water-soluble B vitamin essential for energy metabolism and nervous system function. It is commonly used as a dietary supplement and fortifying agent in foods and supplements.
OK

b5
OK

b9
OK

vitamin b6

A water-soluble vitamin (pyridoxine) involved in amino acid metabolism and neurotransmitter synthesis.
OK

b2
OK

may contain nuts
OK

formation: vitamins

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Common questions about Go Free Honey Nut Cornflakes

Is Go Free Honey Nut Cornflakes ultra-processed?

Yes — Go Free Honey Nut Cornflakes by Nestlé is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrially processed sugars and additives: oligofructose (an extracted/isolated carbohydrate), invert sugar syrup (an industrially processed sugar syrup), and added antioxidant tocopherols as an additive. These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and place the product in the NOVA ultra-processed category.

Which ingredients in Go Free Honey Nut Cornflakes are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Go Free Honey Nut Cornflakes as ultra-processed markers: oligofructose, invert sugar syrup. 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.