Oreo

Oreo Original

Barcode 7622300315283

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Yes — Oreo Original is ultra-processed.

This product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains palm oil, glucose-fructose syrup, emulsifiers (soya lecithin, sunflower lecithin), and flavouring, which are industrially processed ingredients and additives characteristic of ultra-processed foods in the NOVA system.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

wheat flour

Finely ground cereal flour from wheat; a fundamental baking ingredient.
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

Cocoa powder with reduced fat content used for baking or beverage flavoring.
OK

5 %
OK

wheat starch

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

emulsifiers (soy lecithin, sunflower lecithin)

A food additive mixture where lecithin acts as an emulsifier derived from soy and sunflower. Lecithin is an extracted/processed emulsifier used to stabilize mixtures like fats and water.
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 Oreo Original

Is Oreo Original ultra-processed?

Yes — Oreo Original by Oreo is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains palm oil, glucose-fructose syrup, emulsifiers (soya lecithin, sunflower lecithin), and flavouring, which are industrially processed ingredients and additives characteristic of ultra-processed foods in the NOVA system.

Which ingredients in Oreo Original are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Oreo Original as ultra-processed markers: palm oil, glucose-fructose syrup, emulsifiers (soy lecithin, sunflower lecithin), 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.