Nestlé

Shredded Wheat Red Berries and Vanilla

Barcode 7613037889857

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Yes — Shredded Wheat Red Berries and Vanilla is ultra-processed.

Contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA: dextrose (pre-identified UPF refined sugar), glucose syrup and maltodextrin (industrially processed sugars), humectant glycerol, gelling agent pectin, firming agent calcium citrate, and natural flavourings. Presence of any of these makes the product UPF.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

whole grain wheat (71.5%)
UPF

glycerol (glycerin)

A sugar alcohol used as a humectant, solvent, and sweetener in foods; often added to retain moisture.
UPF

glucose syrup

A processed syrup made from starch (usually corn) consisting mainly of glucose; commonly used as a sweetener and thickener.
OK

sugar

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

dextrose

A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.
UPF

maltodextrin

A white powder made from starch that has been partially hydrolyzed; used as a thickener or filler and widely used as a food additive.
OK

raspberry puree concentrate (0.9%)
OK

strawberry puree concentrate (0.9% cranberry puree concentrate (0.7%), carrot concentrate, hibiscus concentrate, gelling agent: pectin, firming agent: calcium citrate, natural flavourings, lemon juice concentrate. may contain peanuts and nuts.)

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Common questions about Shredded Wheat Red Berries and Vanilla

Is Shredded Wheat Red Berries and Vanilla ultra-processed?

Yes — Shredded Wheat Red Berries and Vanilla by Nestlé is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA: dextrose (pre-identified UPF refined sugar), glucose syrup and maltodextrin (industrially processed sugars), humectant glycerol, gelling agent pectin, firming agent calcium citrate, and natural flavourings. Presence of any of these makes the product UPF.

Which ingredients in Shredded Wheat Red Berries and Vanilla are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Shredded Wheat Red Berries and Vanilla as ultra-processed markers: glycerol (glycerin), glucose syrup, dextrose, maltodextrin. 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.