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Soft Bakes Golden Oats by Belvita
Belvita

Soft Bakes Golden Oats

Barcode 7622201766405
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Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Soft Bakes Golden Oats is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including modified starch, emulsifier (soya lecithins), flavouring, and dextrose, which classify it as UPF under NOVA. It also contains isomaltulose (an industrially processed sugar) and added chicory root fibre, further supporting the UPF classification.

Ingredients

5 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    cereals (wheat flour)
    A cereal-based ingredient containing cereals with a specified portion of wheat flour; used as a base cereal component in baked goods.
  • OK
    wholegrain cereals (oat grits, buckwheat, wheat flour, barley flour)
    A mixed wholegrain cereal component including oat grits and various wholegrain flours, used as a fiber-rich cereal base.
  • OK
    oat flakes
    Rolled oats or oat flakes; a basic cereal ingredient commonly used for breakfast cereals and baking.
  • OK
    wholegrain spelt flour (wheat) 1 %
    A wholegrain flour made from spelt (an ancient wheat variety). Used as a basic baking ingredient providing gluten and starch.
  • OK
    rice flour 2.7 %
    A fine flour derived from milled rice, used as a gluten-free thickener or baking ingredient.
  • OK
    malted wheat flour 0.2 %]
    Flour produced from malted wheat, often used to add fermentable sugars and a malty flavor in baked goods.
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • UPF
    modified starch
    Starch that has been chemically or physically modified to alter its thickening, texture, or stability properties; commonly used as a thickener or stabilizer in processed foods.
  • OK
    chicory root fibre
    Dietary fibre derived from chicory roots (inulin or inulin-like fibre).
  • UPF
    isomaltulose with glycerol (humectant)
    Disaccharide sugar substitute isomaltulose, with glycerol used as a humectant. Industrially processed sweetener.
  • OK
    calcium carbonate, magnesium carbonate, and elemental iron
    A mineral blend used for fortification, comprising calcium carbonate, magnesium carbonate, and elemental iron.
  • OK
    sodium carbonate (raising agent)
    Basic leavening agent used to help dough rise; a simple inorganic salt.
  • UPF
    soy lecithin
    An emulsifier derived from soybeans used to stabilize mixtures and improve texture in foods.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • UPF
    flavouring
    A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
  • OK
    wheat gluten
    Gluten from wheat; a protein complex used as a food ingredient to provide elasticity and structure in doughs and meat substitutes (e.g., seitan).
  • UPF
    dextrose
    A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.
  • OK
    starch
    Powdered carbohydrate obtained from plants (e.g., corn, potato, tapioca); thickening agent and energy source in foods.

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Common questions about Soft Bakes Golden Oats

Is Soft Bakes Golden Oats ultra-processed?

Yes — Soft Bakes Golden Oats by Belvita is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including modified starch, emulsifier (soya lecithins), flavouring, and dextrose, which classify it as UPF under NOVA. It also contains isomaltulose (an industrially processed sugar) and added chicory root fibre, further supporting the UPF classification.

Which ingredients in Soft Bakes Golden Oats are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 5 ingredients in Soft Bakes Golden Oats as ultra-processed markers: modified starch, isomaltulose with glycerol (humectant), soy lecithin, flavouring, dextrose. 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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