Nature Valley

Oaty & Crispy Cocoa

Barcode 8410076611338

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Yes — Oaty & Crispy Cocoa is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives: glucose syrup, fructose, maltodextrin, dextrose (all refined/isolated sugars), emulsifiers (lecithins), humectant (glycerol), natural flavouring, and antioxidant (tocopherol-rich extract). These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and fit NOVA’s definition of ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

whole grain oats (39%)
UPF

glucose syrup

A processed syrup made from starch (usually corn) consisting mainly of glucose; commonly used as a sweetener and thickener.
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.
OK

rice flour

A finely milled flour from milled rice, commonly used as a gluten-free thickener or flour substitute in baking and cooking.
OK

chicory root extract
OK

milk chocolate drops (4.5%) (sugar, whole milk powder, cocoa butter, cocoa mass, emulsifier (lecithin (soy)), natural vanilla flavouring)
OK

glycerol (humectant)

Glycerol (glycerine) used as a humectant to retain moisture in foods; a simple, mono- and polyalcohol.
OK

fat-reduced cocoa powder (2.9%)
OK

fructose

A simple sugar derived from fruit and honey; a monosaccharide commonly used as a sweetener.
OK

vegetable oils (rapeseed, sunflower)

A blend of vegetable oils derived from rapeseed and sunflower seeds, commonly used for cooking and frying.
UPF

lecithin (emulsifier)

Emulsifier derived from plant or animal sources used to stabilize mixtures in foods.
UPF

maltodextrin

A white powder made from starch that has been partially hydrolyzed; used as a thickener or filler and widely used as a food additive.
OK

natural flavouring (milk)
UPF

dextrose

A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.
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

honey

A natural sweet viscous liquid produced by bees from floral nectar; widely used as a sweetener in foods.
OK

salt

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

antioxidant (tocopherol-rich extract). for allergens
OK

see ingredients in bold. may contain peanuts and tree nuts. 'nature valley™ oaty & crispy cocca has at least 30% less sugar than breakfast and cereal bars with a similar flavour
OK

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Common questions about Oaty & Crispy Cocoa

Is Oaty & Crispy Cocoa ultra-processed?

Yes — Oaty & Crispy Cocoa by Nature Valley is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives: glucose syrup, fructose, maltodextrin, dextrose (all refined/isolated sugars), emulsifiers (lecithins), humectant (glycerol), natural flavouring, and antioxidant (tocopherol-rich extract). These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and fit NOVA’s definition of ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Oaty & Crispy Cocoa are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Oaty & Crispy Cocoa as ultra-processed markers: glucose syrup, lecithin (emulsifier), maltodextrin, dextrose. 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.