Marks & Spencer

Crispy Cheese Crackers

Barcode 00130912

Scanned 17 times by Nomi users

Yes — Crispy Cheese Crackers is ultra-processed.

The product contains palm oil and flavourings, which are considered ultra-processed ingredients according to NOVA. Therefore, the overall product is classified as ultra-processed.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

wheat flour

Finely milled flour ground from wheat kernels, used as a base ingredient in many baked goods.
OK

coconut oil

Oil pressed from mature coconuts, used for cooking and baking.
OK

gouda cheese (5%) (cheese (milk), colour: annatto)
UPF

palm oil

A widely used edible oil pressed from the fruit of oil palms; a basic culinary oil but highly processed in many commercial products.
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

dried onions

Dehydrated onion flakes or powder used to impart onion flavour; essentially a preserved form of a basic vegetable.
UPF

flavourings

A generic mixture of flavorings, including dairy ingredients.
OK

edam cheese (2%) (cheese (milk), colour: annatto)
OK

ammonium carbonate (e503)

Raising agent used as a leavening salt in baked goods; a food additive.
OK

sodium bicarbonate

Baking soda; a basic leavening agent used in baking and cooking.
OK

poppy seeds

Small seeds from the opium poppy (Papaver somniferum) used as a culinary ingredient in breads, pastries, and toppings. Nutritionally rich in healthy fats and minerals.
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
OK

dried processed cheese (milk). for allergens see ingredients in bold. not suitable for nut
OK

peanut and sesame allergy sufferers due to manufacturing methods

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Common questions about Crispy Cheese Crackers

Is Crispy Cheese Crackers ultra-processed?

Yes — Crispy Cheese Crackers by Marks & Spencer is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains palm oil and flavourings, which are considered ultra-processed ingredients according to NOVA. Therefore, the overall product is classified as ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in Crispy Cheese Crackers are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Crispy Cheese Crackers as ultra-processed markers: palm oil, flavourings. 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?

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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.