Nestlé

Shreddies The Coco One

Barcode 8445291264816

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Yes — Shreddies The Coco One is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial ingredients and additives beyond basic culinary components. Specifically: invert sugar syrup (an industrially processed inverted sugar), barley malt extract (used as an industrial flavor enhancer), and flavouring (an added flavouring agent). These ingredients place it in the NOVA ultra-processed category, even though it also contains whole grain wheat and other non-UPF ingredients.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

whole grain wheat (80.7%)
OK

sugar

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

invert sugar syrup

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

Barley Malt Extract

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

fat-reduced cocoa powder (1.5%)
OK

cocoa powder (1.0%)
OK

cocoa mass

Ground or melted cocoa beans; pure cocoa solids used for chocolate making.
OK

salt

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

bulking agent: calcium carbonate
OK

molasses

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

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
OK

iron

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

niacin

Vitamin B3 (niacin) is a water-soluble B vitamin essential for energy metabolism and nervous system function. It is commonly used as a dietary supplement and fortifying agent in foods and supplements.
OK

b5
OK

b9
OK

vitamin b6

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

b2. may contain peanuts and other nuts. nog minerals

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Common questions about Shreddies The Coco One

Is Shreddies The Coco One ultra-processed?

Yes — Shreddies The Coco One by Nestlé is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial ingredients and additives beyond basic culinary components. Specifically: invert sugar syrup (an industrially processed inverted sugar), barley malt extract (used as an industrial flavor enhancer), and flavouring (an added flavouring agent). These ingredients place it in the NOVA ultra-processed category, even though it also contains whole grain wheat and other non-UPF ingredients.

Which ingredients in Shreddies The Coco One are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Shreddies The Coco One as ultra-processed markers: invert sugar syrup, Barley Malt Extract, flavouring. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Shreddies The Coco One?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Choco hoops by Marks & Spencer, M&S, Organic Chocolate Stars by Freee. 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.