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Cerelac Infant Cereals With Milk Mixed fruits & wheat

Barcode 8410100181523

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Yes — Cerelac Infant Cereals With Milk Mixed fruits & wheat is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as UPF because it contains maltodextrin and emulsifier: sunflower lecithin, which are industrially processed additives. It also contains added flavouring (vanillin), which further supports the UPF classification.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

cereals 50% (wheat flour, hydrolysed wheat flour)
OK

skimmed milk powder 24%
OK

dried fruits 11% (banana 6.5%)
OK

orange 3%
OK

apple 1.1%
OK

pear 0.75%
OK

corn starch

A refined starch extracted from corn, used as a thickening agent 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.
UPF

sunflower lecithin

Emulsifier derived from sunflower seeds used to stabilize emulsions in foods.
OK

vegetable oils (rapeseed)
OK

sunflower seeds

Edible seeds of the sunflower plant, often used toasted or raw in dishes.
OK

semolina (wheat) 4%
OK

minerals (calcium carbonate, ferrous fumarate, zinc sulphate, potassium iodide)
OK

vitamins (c, niacin)
OK

e
OK

thiamin (vitamin b1)

A water-soluble B vitamin essential for carbohydrate metabolism, energy production and nervous system function; commonly used as a dietary supplement or nutrient in foods.
OK

pantothenic acid

A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B5) used as a nutrient fortifier or dietary supplement in fortified foods and supplements.
OK

a
OK

vitamin b6

A water-soluble vitamin (pyridoxine) involved in amino acid metabolism and neurotransmitter synthesis.
OK

k
OK

folic acid

A B-vitamin (B9) important for DNA synthesis and red blood cell formation; commonly added to fortified foods and supplements.
OK

biotin

B-complex vitamin (Vitamin B7) involved in metabolism of fats, carbohydrates, and proteins; often used as a supplement or fortification additive.
OK

d (vitamin d)

Vitamin D used as a fortifying nutrient in foods or supplements.
OK

flavouring (vanillin)
OK

antioxidants (tocopherol-rich extract, ascorbyl palmitate)

Common questions about Cerelac Infant Cereals With Milk Mixed fruits & wheat

Is Cerelac Infant Cereals With Milk Mixed fruits & wheat ultra-processed?

Yes — Cerelac Infant Cereals With Milk Mixed fruits & wheat by Nestle is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as UPF because it contains maltodextrin and emulsifier: sunflower lecithin, which are industrially processed additives. It also contains added flavouring (vanillin), which further supports the UPF classification.

Which ingredients in Cerelac Infant Cereals With Milk Mixed fruits & wheat are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Cerelac Infant Cereals With Milk Mixed fruits & wheat as ultra-processed markers: maltodextrin, sunflower lecithin. 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?

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.