Nestle,Cheerios

nestle cheerios

Barcode 8445290805652

Scanned 13 times by Nomi users

Yes — nestle cheerios is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial sweeteners and additives: invert sugar syrup (industrially processed sugar syrup), caramelised sugar syrup (processed syrup used for colour/flavour), palm oil (highly refined oil), and added colours (carotene, annatto norbixin) and antioxidant (tocopherols). Presence of any such industrial formulations moves the product into the UPF category under NOVA.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

whole grain _oat_ flour (31.9%)
OK

whole grain _wheat_ flour (29.6%)
OK

whole grain _barley_ flour (18.2%)
OK

sugar

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

_wheat_ flour (contains calcium carbonate, vitamin b3, iron, vitamin b1)
UPF

invert sugar syrup

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

calcium carbonate

A basic inorganic calcium salt used as a nutrition supplement and anticaking agent in foods.
OK

contains sunflower oil and/or palm oil
OK

molasses

A thick, dark syrup produced during sugar refining, rich in flavor and used in baking and cooking.
OK

salt

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

caramelised sugar syrup

A syrup derived from sugar heated to create caramelization; a processed sugars product commonly used as a sweetener or flavoring.
OK

colours: carotene
OK

annatto norbixin; antioxidant: tocopherols
OK

iron

Essential mineral used as a nutrient or fortifying ingredient in foods.
OK

vitamin c (ascorbic acid)

A water-soluble essential nutrient and antioxidant used as a dietary supplement and food additive.
OK

niacin (vitamin b3)

A water-soluble vitamin that supports energy metabolism and the maintenance of skin, nerves, and digestive system.
OK

b5
OK

b9
OK

d (vitamin d)

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

vitamin b6

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

b2

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Common questions about nestle cheerios

Is nestle cheerios ultra-processed?

Yes — nestle cheerios by Nestle,Cheerios is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial sweeteners and additives: invert sugar syrup (industrially processed sugar syrup), caramelised sugar syrup (processed syrup used for colour/flavour), palm oil (highly refined oil), and added colours (carotene, annatto norbixin) and antioxidant (tocopherols). Presence of any such industrial formulations moves the product into the UPF category under NOVA.

Which ingredients in nestle cheerios are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in nestle cheerios as ultra-processed markers: invert sugar syrup, caramelised 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.