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barley based drinks.

We scored 3 barley based drinks products sold across UK supermarkets. Sorted by NOVA processing group + additive count.

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2 verified · 0 estimated · 1 unscored
The score range
Big spread across barley based drinks. Pick the top of the list.
Best
96
Median
34
Worst
34
From verified-NOVA only.
Coverage67% of this category has a verified NOVA score. The rest are estimated from additive count and ingredient length, or hidden until classified.
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Barley cup
Barley cup
Holland & Barrett · 100g· Buy on Amazon →
Retailer · unknown
Verified · NOVA
NOVA 1additives 0ingredients 5nutri D
96
02
Ovaltine
Ovaltine
Ovaltine· Buy on Amazon →
Retailer · unknown
Verified · NOVA
NOVA 3additives 0ingredients 24nutri E
34
03
Orange fruit and barley
Orange fruit and barley
Sainsbury's· Buy on Amazon →
At·Sainsbury's
Not classified
nutri B
Methodology
How we score barley based drinks.

Each product starts at a NOVA baseline (96 / 78 / 58 / 32 for groups 1–4). We deduct 4 points per additive and small amounts for very long ingredient lists. Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Where a NOVA group isn't yet recorded, we mark the score "estimated" and dash the dial — we don't fake a verified number.

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