Nut Seed Granola

Barcode 9421906822519

Yes — Nut Seed Granola is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives: golden syrup (an industrial sugar syrup), emulsifier 471 (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), fibre rich tapioca syrup (an extracted, refined syrup), and natural flavour. According to the NOVA system and the provided rules, these extracted/industrial additives and flavourings make the overall product UPF even though many base ingredients (oats, nuts, seeds) are minimally processed.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

nz oats
OK

nuts 10% (coconut, cashew)
OK

seeds 6% (sunflower, pumpkin, chia)
OK

rice pops (rice flour, sugar, golden syrup, emulsifier (471), dried currants (7%), fibre rich tapioca syrup)
OK

raw sugar
OK

sunflower oil

A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
UPF

natural flavour

A flavouring substance derived from natural sources used to impart aroma and taste in foods.
OK

spices 1.2%
OK

vanilla extract

A traditional culinary extract derived from vanilla beans, used to impart vanilla flavor in foods and beverages.
OK

probiotic culture - bacillus coagulans
OK

natural antioxidant (rosemary extract)

Common questions about Nut Seed Granola

Is Nut Seed Granola ultra-processed?

Yes — Nut Seed Granola is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives: golden syrup (an industrial sugar syrup), emulsifier 471 (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), fibre rich tapioca syrup (an extracted, refined syrup), and natural flavour. According to the NOVA system and the provided rules, these extracted/industrial additives and flavourings make the overall product UPF even though many base ingredients (oats, nuts, seeds) are minimally processed.

Which ingredients in Nut Seed Granola are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Nut Seed Granola as an ultra-processed marker: natural flavour. 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.