By sainsbury's

Ginger snaps

Barcode 00442862

Scanned 16 times by Nomi users

Yes — Ginger snaps is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list contains industrially processed additives and formulations, specifically glucose-fructose syrup (an industrially extracted and processed sugar syrup) and palm oil (a highly refined oil). These are defining markers of UPF under NOVA. Other ingredients like fortified wheat flour, sugar, semolina, ginger powder, basic leavening agents (sodium hydrogen carbonate, disodium diphosphate), and lemon oil do not on their own make the product ultra-processed, but the presence of glucose-fructose syrup and palm oil is sufficient to classify the product as UPF.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

fortified wheat flour (_wheat_ flour, calcium carbonate, niacin, iron, thiamine)
OK

sugar

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

glucose-fructose syrup

A commercially produced sweet syrup made by hydrolyzing and blending glucose and fructose sugars; widely used as a sweetener in foods and beverages.
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

semolina

Coarsely ground durum wheat flour used to make pasta and other baked goods.
OK

ginger powder 1%
OK

Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate

Sodium hydrogen carbonate, also known as baking soda, is a common leavening agent used in baking. It reacts with acidic ingredients to produce carbon dioxide gas, which helps dough or batter rise.
OK

disodium diphosphate salt
UPF

lemon oil

A volatile essential oil extracted from lemon peels, used as a citrus flavoring or aroma in foods.

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Common questions about Ginger snaps

Is Ginger snaps ultra-processed?

Yes — Ginger snaps by By sainsbury's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list contains industrially processed additives and formulations, specifically glucose-fructose syrup (an industrially extracted and processed sugar syrup) and palm oil (a highly refined oil). These are defining markers of UPF under NOVA. Other ingredients like fortified wheat flour, sugar, semolina, ginger powder, basic leavening agents (sodium hydrogen carbonate, disodium diphosphate), and lemon oil do not on their own make the product ultra-processed, but the presence of glucose-fructose syrup and palm oil is sufficient to classify the product as UPF.

Which ingredients in Ginger snaps are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Ginger snaps as ultra-processed markers: glucose-fructose syrup, palm oil, lemon 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.