Sainsbury’s

Spicy Thai Style Crackers

Barcode 00163071

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No — Spicy Thai Style Crackers is not ultra-processed.

The ingredients are basic staple foods (tapioca, cassava), a standard culinary oil (sunflower oil), sugar, spices, herbs, and salt, with no industrial additives, refined syrups, or emulsifiers. According to the provided NOVA-based rules, this would not be classified as an ultra-processed food.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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tapioca

Starch extracted from cassava root, used as a thickener or gelling agent in cooking.
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cassava
OK

sunflower oil. sugar
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red chillies

Chili peppers used whole or dried to add heat and flavor to dishes.
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onion

A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
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garlic

A bulbous aromatic spice used to impart savory flavor in cooking; can be used fresh, sautéed, roasted, or in powder form.
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leek

A vegetable in the onion family with a mild, sweet flavour, often used as a flavour base or side dish.
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salt

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

Chilli (chili pepper) is a pungent fruit used to add heat and spice to dishes. It is a natural plant product and widely used as a basic food ingredient.
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lemon grass
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coriander (cilantro seeds)

Dried seeds of the coriander plant (Coriandrum sativum). Warm, citrusy flavor used ground or as whole seeds in spice blends and curries.
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turmeric

A bright orange-yellow root commonly used as a spice and for its active compound curcumin, with warm, earthy, slightly peppery flavor.
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pepper

Ground pepper or whole peppercorns, a common spice used to season foods.
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cumin

A warm, earthy spice from the seeds of the Cuminum cyminum plant, common in spice blends.

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Common questions about Spicy Thai Style Crackers

Is Spicy Thai Style Crackers ultra-processed?

No — Spicy Thai Style Crackers by Sainsbury’s is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredients are basic staple foods (tapioca, cassava), a standard culinary oil (sunflower oil), sugar, spices, herbs, and salt, with no industrial additives, refined syrups, or emulsifiers. According to the provided NOVA-based rules, this would not be classified as an ultra-processed food.

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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