Sainsbury’s

Sea Salt and Black Pepper Crackers

Barcode 00440141

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Yes — Sea Salt and Black Pepper Crackers is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because the ingredient list contains several industrial additives and processed ingredients characteristic of NOVA UPF: glucose syrup (industrially processed sugar), unspecified flavouring (industrial flavouring agents), and the emulsifier mono- and diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (a manufactured emulsifier). The presence of any of these ingredients is sufficient to classify the product as UPF.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

fortified wheat flour

Flour that has had minerals and vitamins added (calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin) to enhance nutrition; used as a baking base and staple ingredient.
OK

high oleic sunflower oil

A refined oil pressed from high oleic sunflower seeds, used as a cooking fat with high monounsaturated fat content.
OK

sugar

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

rice flour

A finely milled flour from milled rice, commonly used as a gluten-free thickener or flour substitute in baking and cooking.
UPF

glucose syrup

A processed syrup made from starch (usually corn) consisting mainly of glucose; commonly used as a sweetener and thickener.
OK

salt (1%)
OK

dried yeast

Dehydrated yeast used as a leavening agent or flavoring in baking and fermentation.
OK

black pepper (0.5%)
UPF

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
OK

emulsifier: mono - and diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono - and diglycerides of fatty acids. ! allergy advice: for allergens
OK

including cereals containing gluten
OK

see ingredients in bold. also
OK

not suitable for customers with an allergy to milk due to manufacturing methods. carton recycle film don't recycle at home recycle with bags at large supermarket we're sure you'll love this product

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Common questions about Sea Salt and Black Pepper Crackers

Is Sea Salt and Black Pepper Crackers ultra-processed?

Yes — Sea Salt and Black Pepper Crackers by Sainsbury’s is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because the ingredient list contains several industrial additives and processed ingredients characteristic of NOVA UPF: glucose syrup (industrially processed sugar), unspecified flavouring (industrial flavouring agents), and the emulsifier mono- and diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (a manufactured emulsifier). The presence of any of these ingredients is sufficient to classify the product as UPF.

Which ingredients in Sea Salt and Black Pepper Crackers are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Sea Salt and Black Pepper Crackers as ultra-processed markers: glucose syrup, flavouring. 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.