Tag: Processed vs minimally processed

According to the NOVA classification system, a framework widely used to categorize foods by their level of processing, the process used to create oat fiber places it firmly in the "ultra-processed" category. This is in contrast to the natural, minimally processed state of whole oats and raises important questions about its nutritional role.

According to nutrition experts, a food is considered ultra-processed if it contains substances not commonly used in home cooking, such as malted barley extract. This key detail is central to the debate surrounding whether Weetabix are highly processed, a topic with more nuance than a simple yes or no answer.