Nairn's

Crunchy Oat Bars Raisin, Apple & Cinnamon

Barcode 612322030322

Yes — Crunchy Oat Bars Raisin, Apple & Cinnamon is ultra-processed.

This bar is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including sustainable palm fruit oil (a highly refined oil), dietary fibre (oligofructose, an industrially extracted fibre), partially inverted refiners syrup (an industrially processed sugar syrup), Lyle's golden syrup (a refined industrial syrup), glycerin (an isolated humectant), and natural flavouring. These indicate an ultra-processed formulation rather than a minimally processed food.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

gluten-free wholegrain oats

A type of oats that are processed to be gluten-free, typically used as a base for cereals, porridge, and baking.
UPF

palm fruit oil

Oil extracted from the fruits of oil palm; a highly processed vegetable oil used in cooking and processed foods.
OK

raisins (6%) (raisins, sunflower oil)
UPF

dietary fibre (oligofructose)

A soluble dietary fiber derived from inulin-type fructans, used as a prebiotic and fiber supplement. Extracted and isolated carbohydrate ingredient; commonly used in foods to boost fiber content.
UPF

partially inverted refiners syrup

A refined syrup produced by partial inversion of sucrose, often used as a sweetener; it is an industrially processed syrup.
OK

lyle's golden syrup
OK

apple puree pieces (3%) (apple puree concentrate, apple juice concentrate, pectin, tapioca starch, glycerin, rice flour, natural apple flavouring)
OK

brown sugar

Unrefined or partially refined sugar with molasses giving a brown color and distinctive flavor; a basic sweetener.
OK

tapioca starch

Starch extracted from cassava (tapioca root), used as a thickener and binder.
OK

cinnamon

A sweet-spicy bark spice with warm, woody notes often used in baking and savory dishes.
OK

sodium bicarbonate

A basic leavening agent used in baking; reacts with acids to release carbon dioxide, helping dough rise. Commonly sold as baking soda.
OK

sea salt

A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.

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Common questions about Crunchy Oat Bars Raisin, Apple & Cinnamon

Is Crunchy Oat Bars Raisin, Apple & Cinnamon ultra-processed?

Yes — Crunchy Oat Bars Raisin, Apple & Cinnamon by Nairn's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This bar is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including sustainable palm fruit oil (a highly refined oil), dietary fibre (oligofructose, an industrially extracted fibre), partially inverted refiners syrup (an industrially processed sugar syrup), Lyle's golden syrup (a refined industrial syrup), glycerin (an isolated humectant), and natural flavouring. These indicate an ultra-processed formulation rather than a minimally processed food.

Which ingredients in Crunchy Oat Bars Raisin, Apple & Cinnamon are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Crunchy Oat Bars Raisin, Apple & Cinnamon as ultra-processed markers: palm fruit oil, dietary fibre (oligofructose), partially inverted refiners 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.