Nestlé

Cheerios honey

Barcode 7613287170149

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Yes — Cheerios honey is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrially processed ingredients/additives such as invert sugar syrup and natural flavouring, which fall under NOVA group 4. Other ingredients like wheat starch and added antioxidant (tocopherols) further indicate industrial formulation beyond basic culinary processing.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

whole grain oat flour (28,1%)
OK

whole grain wheat (28,1%)
OK

sugar

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

whole grain barley flour (16,9%)
OK

wheat starch

Starch extracted from wheat grain, used as a thickener, filler, or texture modifier in foods.
OK

honey (3,9%)
OK

whole grain maize flour (2,0%)
OK

whole grain rice flour (2,0%)
OK

calcium carbonate

A basic inorganic calcium salt used as a nutrition supplement and anticaking agent in foods.
UPF

invert sugar syrup

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

salt

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

sunflower oil

A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
OK

molasses

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

tocopherols (vitamin e)

A group of vitamin E compounds used as antioxidants to prevent oxidation and extend shelf life in foods.
UPF

natural flavouring

A generic flavoring ingredient derived from natural sources used to impart aroma or taste; may include essential oils or extracts.
OK

iron

Essential mineral used as a nutrient or fortifying ingredient in foods.
OK

vitamin c (ascorbic acid)

A water-soluble essential nutrient and antioxidant used as a dietary supplement and food additive.
OK

niacin (vitamin b3)

A water-soluble vitamin that supports energy metabolism and the maintenance of skin, nerves, and digestive system.
OK

b5
OK

d (vitamin d)

Vitamin D used as a fortifying nutrient in foods or supplements.
OK

b9
OK

vitamin b6

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

b2

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Common questions about Cheerios honey

Is Cheerios honey ultra-processed?

Yes — Cheerios honey 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 ingredients/additives such as invert sugar syrup and natural flavouring, which fall under NOVA group 4. Other ingredients like wheat starch and added antioxidant (tocopherols) further indicate industrial formulation beyond basic culinary processing.

Which ingredients in Cheerios honey are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Cheerios honey as ultra-processed markers: invert sugar syrup, tocopherols (vitamin e), natural flavouring. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Cheerios honey?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Multigrain Hoops by Marks & Spencer, Choco hoops by Marks & Spencer, M&S, supergrain hoops by Doves Farm Foods. 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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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.

Cheerios honey

Ingredients

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Common questions about Cheerios honey

Is Cheerios honey ultra-processed?

Which ingredients in Cheerios honey are ultra-processed?

What are healthier alternatives to Cheerios honey?

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

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