Nature Valley

Nature valley crunchy dipped

Barcode 8410076601933

Scanned 22 times by Nomi users

Yes — Nature valley crunchy dipped is ultra-processed.

The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives per NOVA, including palm fat (a refined palm oil product), invert sugar syrup (industrially processed sugar syrup), emulsifiers (lecithins), and natural flavourings. Presence of any such ingredient is enough to classify the product as ultra-processed.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

whole grain oat flakes (34,8%)
OK

sugar

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

palm fat

A fat derived from the fruit of oil palm. Often a highly processed vegetable oil used in food production.
OK

whole grain wheat flour (11,9%)
OK

whole grain oat flour (3%)
OK

whey powder

Dairy-derived protein powder from whey, commonly used in supplements and baked goods.
UPF

invert sugar syrup

A refined sugar syrup produced by hydrolyzing sucrose into glucose and fructose; a processed sweetener often used in foods.
OK

fat-reduced cocoa powder (1%)
OK

salt

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

whole milk powder

Whole milk powder is made by evaporating milk to dryness. It is a convenient form of milk that can be reconstituted with water. It is used in baking, confectionery, and as a milk substitute in various recipes.
OK

emulsifiers (lecithins (soy, wheat), raising agent (sodium bicarbonate), natural flavourings, acid (citric acid), for allergens, see ingredients in bold, may contain eggs and tree nuts,)

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Common questions about Nature valley crunchy dipped

Is Nature valley crunchy dipped ultra-processed?

Yes — Nature valley crunchy dipped by Nature Valley is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives per NOVA, including palm fat (a refined palm oil product), invert sugar syrup (industrially processed sugar syrup), emulsifiers (lecithins), and natural flavourings. Presence of any such ingredient is enough to classify the product as ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in Nature valley crunchy dipped are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Nature valley crunchy dipped as ultra-processed markers: palm fat, invert sugar 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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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.