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Chocolate Corn Cereal

Barcode 8335912092754
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Chocolate Corn Cereal is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains glucose syrup, an industrially processed sugar, which by definition makes the product UPF according to the provided rules. Other ingredients like sodium bicarbonate (a basic leavening/stabilizing agent) and sugar are not UPF by themselves, but the presence of glucose syrup is sufficient for UPF classification.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker
  • OK
    cornflakes
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    fat-reduced cocoa
    Cocoa powder with reduced fat content, produced by removing part of the fat from cocoa beans.
  • UPF
    glucose syrup
    A processed syrup made from starch (usually corn) consisting mainly of glucose; commonly used as a sweetener and thickener.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    stabilizing agent sodium bicarbonate

Common questions about Chocolate Corn Cereal

Is Chocolate Corn Cereal ultra-processed?

Yes — Chocolate Corn Cereal is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains glucose syrup, an industrially processed sugar, which by definition makes the product UPF according to the provided rules. Other ingredients like sodium bicarbonate (a basic leavening/stabilizing agent) and sugar are not UPF by themselves, but the presence of glucose syrup is sufficient for UPF classification.

Which ingredients in Chocolate Corn Cereal are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Chocolate Corn Cereal as an ultra-processed marker: glucose syrup. 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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