Malted Wheats

Malted Wheats

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Target diet: Vegan

Malted Wheats · Vegan

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At least one ingredient can come from either a plant or an animal source (things like "natural flavouring"), so Open Food Facts could not fully verify this product

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On the label

Whole wheatsugarinvert sugar syrupbarley malt extractsaltniacinironvitamin B12

What we checked

Animal-derived ingredientsNone found
Open Food Facts analysisCould not verify

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Nutrition facts (per 100g)

Energy
361 kcal
Fat
1.7 g
Saturated fat
0.4 g
low
Carbohydrates
69.6 g
Sugars
10.6 g
Fibre
10.9 g
Protein
11.3 g
Salt
0.4 g

Per 100 g this product is low in saturated fat. Bands follow the UK front-of-pack guide: sugars high at 22.5 g or more and low at 5 g or less; salt high at 1.5 g or more and low at 0.3 g or less; saturated fat high at 5 g or more and low at 1.5 g or less. This describes the label, it is not dietary advice.

Processing level: NOVA group 4, ultra-processed foods. NOVA classification, from the label data.

Ingredients (original text)

Whole wheat, sugar, invert sugar syrup, barley malt extract, salt, niacin, iron, vitamin B12, pantothenic acid (B5), vitamin D, thiamin (B1), riboflavin (B2), folic acid, vitamin B6

Why can't we give a definite answer for Malted Wheats?

Our automated analysis could not reach a reliable verdict on whether Malted Wheats fits a vegan diet. Reasons:

  • At least one ingredient can come from either a plant or an animal source (things like "natural flavouring"), so Open Food Facts could not fully verify this product

Rather than guessing, we prefer to tell you honestly when the data is incomplete. If you follow a vegan diet for health or religious reasons, please check the product packaging or contact the manufacturer directly before consuming this product.

Note: This analysis is based on publicly available ingredient data from Open Food Facts. Product formulations change frequently. This is not medical, nutritional, or religious advice.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Malted Wheats Vegan?

We cannot say for certain. At least one ingredient can come from either a plant or an animal source (things like "natural flavouring"), so Open Food Facts could not fully verify this product Please check the product label or contact the manufacturer.

Does Malted Wheats contain allergens?

Always check the packaging for the most current allergen information. The ingredients list we analyzed includes: Whole wheat, sugar, invert sugar syrup, barley malt extract, salt, niacin, iron, vitamin B12, pantothenic acid (B5), vitamin D, thiamin (B1), riboflav...

What are the nutritional facts of Malted Wheats?

Malted Wheats contains 361 calories per 100g, with 11.3g of protein, 69.6g of carbohydrates, and 1.7g of fat.

How much sugar is in Malted Wheats?

Malted Wheats lists 10.6 g of sugar per 100 g.

Is Malted Wheats ultra-processed?

By the NOVA classification in its label data, Malted Wheats is in group 4, ultra-processed foods.

Can I eat Malted Wheats on a Vegan diet?

We recommend caution: the data we have is not sufficient to confirm that Malted Wheats fits a Vegan diet. Check the label or look for a certified alternative.