Sainsbury's

sainsburys prawn crackers

Barcode 00497053

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No — sainsburys prawn crackers is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list contains basic culinary ingredients only: tapioca starch, vegetable oils (rapeseed, sunflower), prawns, sugar, and sea salt. There are no industrial additives, refined industrial syrups, emulsifiers, flavor enhancers, or other markers of ultra-processing listed, so this would not be classified as an ultra-processed food under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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tapioca starch

Starch extracted from cassava (tapioca root), used as a thickener and binder.
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vegetable oil (rapeseed oil)
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sunflower oil

A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
OK

prawns (crustacean) (18%)
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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

allergy advice: for allergens
OK

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Common questions about sainsburys prawn crackers

Is sainsburys prawn crackers ultra-processed?

No — sainsburys prawn crackers by Sainsbury's is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list contains basic culinary ingredients only: tapioca starch, vegetable oils (rapeseed, sunflower), prawns, sugar, and sea salt. There are no industrial additives, refined industrial syrups, emulsifiers, flavor enhancers, or other markers of ultra-processing listed, so this would not be classified as an ultra-processed food under NOVA.

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.