Belvita

Bolachas Belvita Breakfast Milk & Cereals

Barcode 7622202018701

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Yes — Bolachas Belvita Breakfast Milk & Cereals is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and formulations, including bulking agent (polydextrose), emulsifiers (soya lecithins, e472e), and flavourings. Polydextrose is an industrially produced bulking agent, emulsifiers are processing aids that modify texture and stability, and flavourings are extracted or synthesized additives; all are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

cereals 70
OK

8% [wheat flour 50
OK

8%
OK

wholegrain cereals 20% (wholegrain wheat flour 6,4%, oat grits 4,5%, oat flakes 3,1%, whole barley flour 2,9%, whole rye flour 2,1%, spelt flour (wheat) 1%)]
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

bulking agent (polydextrose)

Polydextrose used as a bulking agent or fiber supplement in foods; a processed carbohydrate.
OK

mineral blend (calcium carbonate, magnesium carbonate, iron)
OK

whole milk powder 0
OK

9% (equivalent whole milk 7,2%)
OK

raising agents (ammonium carbonates, sodium carbonates)

A mixture of ammonium carbonate and sodium carbonate used as leavening agents in baking to produce carbon dioxide and lift. These are inorganic salts commonly used in doughs and pastries.
OK

emulsifiers (soya lecithins, e472e)
UPF

flavourings

Flavourings are additives that are used to enhance or impart flavor to food products. They are considered ultra-processed as they are synthetic or natural substances that are typically extracted, isolated, or synthesized for their flavor properties.
OK

Skimmed Milk Powder

Skimmed milk powder is made by removing water from pasteurized skim milk.
OK

salt

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

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Common questions about Bolachas Belvita Breakfast Milk & Cereals

Is Bolachas Belvita Breakfast Milk & Cereals ultra-processed?

Yes — Bolachas Belvita Breakfast Milk & Cereals by Belvita is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and formulations, including bulking agent (polydextrose), emulsifiers (soya lecithins, e472e), and flavourings. Polydextrose is an industrially produced bulking agent, emulsifiers are processing aids that modify texture and stability, and flavourings are extracted or synthesized additives; all are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Bolachas Belvita Breakfast Milk & Cereals are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Bolachas Belvita Breakfast Milk & Cereals as ultra-processed markers: bulking agent (polydextrose), flavourings. 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.