Nestlé

Shreddies: the coco one

Barcode 7613287195449

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Yes — Shreddies: the coco one is ultra-processed.

The product is UPF because it contains several industrially processed ingredients/additives: invert sugar syrup (an industrially processed inverted sugar), barley malt extract (an industrial flavor enhancer/extract), and unspecified flavouring. These move it into NOVA Group 4, even though the base is mostly whole grain wheat and basic ingredients like sugar and cocoa.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

whole grain wheat (80.7%)
OK

sugar

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

invert sugar syrup

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

Barley Malt Extract

Barley malt extract is a sweetener made from malted barley grains.
OK

fat-reduced cocoa powder (1.5%)
OK

cocoa powder (1.0%)
OK

cocoa mass

Ground or melted cocoa beans; pure cocoa solids used for chocolate making.
OK

salt

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

bulking agent: calcium carbonate
OK

molasses

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

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
OK

iron

Essential mineral used as a nutrient or fortifying ingredient in foods.
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. may contain peanuts and other nuts

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Common questions about Shreddies: the coco one

Is Shreddies: the coco one ultra-processed?

Yes — Shreddies: the coco one by Nestlé is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is UPF because it contains several industrially processed ingredients/additives: invert sugar syrup (an industrially processed inverted sugar), barley malt extract (an industrial flavor enhancer/extract), and unspecified flavouring. These move it into NOVA Group 4, even though the base is mostly whole grain wheat and basic ingredients like sugar and cocoa.

Which ingredients in Shreddies: the coco one are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Shreddies: the coco one as ultra-processed markers: invert sugar syrup, Barley Malt Extract, flavouring. 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.