Nature Valley

Sweet & Salty Nut

Barcode 8410076901019

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Yes — Sweet & Salty Nut is ultra-processed.

This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) according to NOVA because the ingredient list contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including: glucose syrup (sirop de glucose), maltodextrin, dextrose, emulsifiers (sunflower and soy lecithin), flavourings (arômes), and refined palm fat (matière grasse végétale : palme). These are markers of ultra-processing, even though the product also contains less processed ingredients like peanuts, oats, and honey.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

cacahuètes grilées (17%)
OK

avoine complète (12%)
OK

sugar

A basic, single-ingredient sweetener derived from sugarcane or sugar beet.
OK

extrait de racine de chicorée
OK

sirop de glucase
OK

wheat flour

Milled from wheat, a common basic staple used as a base dry ingredient in baking and cooking.
OK

matière grasse végétale : palme
OK

karité; maltodextrine
OK

cocoa paste

A solid paste made from ground roasted cacao beans, i.e., cocoa mass; used as a primary chocolate ingredient.
OK

morceaux d'amandes (4%)
OK

frudose
OK

caco maigre en poudre
OK

rice flour

A fine powder made by milling rice. A basic gluten-free flour used for baking and cooking.
OK

sunflower oil

A common vegetable oil pressed from sunflower seeds, used for cooking and frying; a basic culinary oil.
OK

lactose (milk)

Disaccharide sugar derived from lactose in milk.
OK

beurre de cacahuète
OK

humectant: glycérol; sel de cuisine
OK

émulsifiants: lécihine de tournesol et de soja; dextrose
OK

arômes natureks
OK

germe de blé
OK

cocoa butter

Fat extracted from cacao beans; a basic fat used in chocolate making and confectionery.
OK

antioxydant extrait rich de tocophérol; miel.peut contenir d'autres fruits à coque

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Common questions about Sweet & Salty Nut

Is Sweet & Salty Nut ultra-processed?

Yes — Sweet & Salty Nut by Nature Valley is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) according to NOVA because the ingredient list contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including: glucose syrup (sirop de glucose), maltodextrin, dextrose, emulsifiers (sunflower and soy lecithin), flavourings (arômes), and refined palm fat (matière grasse végétale : palme). These are markers of ultra-processing, even though the product also contains less processed ingredients like peanuts, oats, and honey.

What are healthier alternatives to Sweet & Salty Nut?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Hazelnut, Pecan & Maple Oat Bars by deliciously ella. 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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.