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Sweet Wheat Snack

Barcode 9418315126604
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Sweet Wheat Snack is ultra-processed.

Contains glucose syrup (an industrially processed sugar) and natural flavor, which make it ultra-processed under NOVA. Other ingredients like citric acid and beetroot red color are additional additives consistent with ultra-processed formulations.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    sugar (cane)
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane; a basic sweetener used in foods and drinks.
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • UPF
    glucose syrup
    A processed syrup made from starch (usually corn) consisting mainly of glucose; commonly used as a sweetener and thickener.
  • OK
    wheat flour
    Finely ground cereal flour from wheat; a fundamental baking ingredient.
  • OK
    vegetable glycerin
    A clear, sweet-tasting humectant derived from plant oils, commonly used as a food additive.
  • OK
    citric acid
    A naturally occurring weak organic acid used as an acidity regulator and preservative in foods and beverages.
  • 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
    color: beetroot red
  • OK
    rice flour
    A finely milled flour from milled rice, commonly used as a gluten-free thickener or flour substitute in baking and cooking.
  • UPF
    vegetable extracts
    Concentrated components extracted from vegetables; used as flavorings or colorings in foods; generally produced through processing.
  • OK
    cereal: wheat (contains gluten)
  • OK
    may contain: milk
  • OK
    soybean
    A leguminous seed used as a staple protein source; commonly processed into soybeans, tofu, soy milk, and miso.

Common questions about Sweet Wheat Snack

Is Sweet Wheat Snack ultra-processed?

Yes — Sweet Wheat Snack is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Contains glucose syrup (an industrially processed sugar) and natural flavor, which make it ultra-processed under NOVA. Other ingredients like citric acid and beetroot red color are additional additives consistent with ultra-processed formulations.

Which ingredients in Sweet Wheat Snack are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Sweet Wheat Snack as ultra-processed markers: glucose syrup, natural flavor, vegetable extracts. 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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