Sainsbury's

Highland Oatcakes

Barcode 00379984

Scanned 17 times by Nomi users

Yes — Highland Oatcakes is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains palm oil, which is a highly processed refined oil considered UPF in this framework.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

oats (76%)
UPF

vegetable oils (rapeseed oil, palm oil)

A blend of vegetable oils comprising rapeseed (canola) oil and palm oil, commonly used as cooking or bakery fat; contains palm oil which is highly processed.
OK

fortified wheai flour (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin)
OK

sugar

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

sea salt

A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
OK

raising agent: sodium hydrogen carbonate

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Common questions about Highland Oatcakes

Is Highland Oatcakes ultra-processed?

Yes — Highland Oatcakes by Sainsbury's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains palm oil, which is a highly processed refined oil considered UPF in this framework.

Which ingredients in Highland Oatcakes are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Highland Oatcakes as an ultra-processed marker: vegetable oils (rapeseed oil, palm oil). 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.