Cereal flours
Oatsome Whole Grain Organic Oat Flour Blend
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains whole grains
Why it scores 84
Oatsome Whole Grain Organic Oat Flour Blend scores 84 out of 100 (Excellent) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- plus 4 points Fiber 10 g / 100 g: A good source of fiber. Strong
- minus 2.5 points Xanthan gum: An ingredient class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). Info
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better flour
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Organic Stone Ground Whole Wheat Flour Bob's Red Mill · 38 g Not ultra-processed · No xanthan gum Score 100 out of 100 , 16 points higher -
Organic Oat Flour Arrowhead Mills · 16 oz Not ultra-processed · No xanthan gum Score 100 out of 100 , 16 points higher -
Organic whole wheat flour O Organics · 5 lb (2.26 kg) Not ultra-processed · No xanthan gum Score 100 out of 100 , 16 points higher -
Whole Grain Oat Flour Bob's Red Mill · 40 g Not ultra-processed · No xanthan gum Score 100 out of 100 , 16 points higher -
Organic Flour, Whole Wheat Pastry, 32 Oz 365 · 32 oz Not ultra-processed · No xanthan gum Score 100 out of 100 , 16 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Whole Grain Organic Oat Flour Blend
Ingredients
- Xanthan gum minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Energy 367 kcal / 100 g minus 2 points
- Fiber 10 g / 100 g plus 4 points
- Protein 10 g / 100 g plus 2 points
100 − 16.5 = 83.5 → 84
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 367 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 6.7 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 70 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 10 g |
| Protein | 10 g |
| Salt | 0 g |
Serving: 0.25 Cups (30 g)
Ingredients
Label text, as published
WHOLE GRAIN ORGANIC OAT FLOUR, ORGANIC BUCKWHEAT FLOUR, XANTHAN GUM
Allergens and diets
Contains: Gluten
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Not gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
Sources
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030
“Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”
cdn.realfood.gov
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“Greater exposure to ultra-processed food was associated with a higher risk of adverse health outcomes, especially cardiometabolic, common mental disorder, and mortality outcomes.”
doi.org