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Yes — Pretzel thins is ultra-processed.
Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and processed ingredients such as malted barley extract (extrait de malt d'orge), an emulsifier (lécithine de soja), and an antioxidant extract (extrait de romarin). Under NOVA, the presence of these extracted/industrial additives makes the product UPF.
Other crisps, snacks & nuts Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
Shortbread biscuits
Island Bakery
Not UPF
Highland All Butter Shortbread Rounds
Waitrose & Partners Dutch organic
Not UPF
Cheddar Cheese Thins
Sainsbury's
Not UPF
Shortbread all butter petticoat tails
Sainsbury's
Not UPF
Shortbread Fingers
Walkers Shortbread Ltd.
Not UPF
All Butter Cinnamon Knots
Waitrose & Partners
Not UPF
All Butter Shortbread
Morrisons
Not UPF
Pure Butter Shortbread
Walkers
Not UPF
Butter Biscuits
Not UPF
All butter sweethearts
Chloe’s
Not UPF
Yes — Pretzel thins by Marks & Spencer is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and processed ingredients such as malted barley extract (extrait de malt d'orge), an emulsifier (lécithine de soja), and an antioxidant extract (extrait de romarin). Under NOVA, the presence of these extracted/industrial additives makes the product UPF.
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.
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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.