Oreo

Original family format

Barcode 7622300315269

Scanned 31 times by Nomi users

Yes — Original family format is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains industrial ingredients and additives, including palm oil, glucose-fructose syrup, emulsifiers (soya lecithin, sunflower lecithin), and flavouring. These ingredients are typical of NOVA Group 4 ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

wheat flour

A basic ground kernel product used as the main gluten-containing ingredient in bread and many baked goods.
OK

sugar

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

palm oil

A widely used edible oil pressed from the fruit of oil palms; a basic culinary oil but highly processed in many commercial products.
OK

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
OK

fat reduced cocoa powder 4
OK

5%
OK

wheat starch
UPF

glucose-fructose syrup

A commercially produced sweet syrup made by hydrolyzing and blending glucose and fructose sugars; widely used as a sweetener in foods and beverages.
OK

raising agents (potassium carbonate, ammonium carbonate, sodium carbonate)

Leavening agents comprising inorganic carbonates used to produce gas in doughs and batters.
OK

salt

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

emulsifiers ( soya lecithin, sunflower lecithin)
UPF

flavouring

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

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Common questions about Original family format

Is Original family format ultra-processed?

Yes — Original family format by Oreo is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains industrial ingredients and additives, including palm oil, glucose-fructose syrup, emulsifiers (soya lecithin, sunflower lecithin), and flavouring. These ingredients are typical of NOVA Group 4 ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Original family format are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Original family format as ultra-processed markers: palm oil, glucose-fructose syrup, 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.