Nature Valley

Sweet and salty nut

Barcode 8410076901002

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Yes — Sweet and salty nut is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including corn syrup, fructose, palm kernel oil, soy lecithin, barley malt extract, and natural flavor. These are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

whole grain oats
OK

corn syrup
OK

sugar

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

roasted peanuts
OK

semisweet chocolate chips (sugar, chocolate liquor, cocoa butter, soy lecithin, salt, natural flavor)
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

palm kernel oil

Edible oil extracted from palm kernels, commonly used for frying, cooking, and as an ingredient in processed foods.
OK

fructose

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

vegetable glycerin

A clear, sweet-tasting humectant derived from plant oils, commonly used as a food additive.
OK

canola and/or sunflower oil
OK

whey

Liquid byproduct of cheese-making containing lactose and whey proteins; commonly used as an ingredient in dairy products and beverages.
OK

salt

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

soy lecithin
OK

corn starch

A refined starch extracted from corn, used as a thickening agent in foods.
OK

peanut flour

Ground roasted peanuts with most of the fat removed; used to add protein and peanut flavor to baked goods and shakes.
UPF

Barley Malt Extract

Barley malt extract is a sweetener made from malted barley grains.
OK

cocoa

Cocoa powder or powder derived from roasted cocoa beans, used for flavor and color in chocolate, bakery, and beverages.
OK

baking soda
UPF

natural flavor

A flavoring agent derived from natural sources used to impart taste. It is an additive and may include extracts, concentrates, or essences from plants or animals.
OK

vitamin e (mixed tocopherols) added to retain freshness

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Common questions about Sweet and salty nut

Is Sweet and salty nut ultra-processed?

Yes — Sweet and salty nut by Nature Valley is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including corn syrup, fructose, palm kernel oil, soy lecithin, barley malt extract, and natural flavor. These are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Sweet and salty nut are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Sweet and salty nut as ultra-processed markers: Barley Malt Extract, natural flavor. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Sweet and salty nut?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Peanut Butter Oat Bars by Deliciously Ella, raw bar by Eat Natural. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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.