Marks & Spencer, มาร์คแอนด์สเปนเซอร์

Wheaten crackers

Barcode 00745062

Scanned 16 times by Nomi users

Yes — Wheaten crackers is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains palm oil (a highly processed refined oil) and industrial additives such as flavouring and chemical leavening agents (sodium bicarbonate, E450, E503) beyond basic culinary processing.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

_wheatflour_ (contains _gluten_)
OK

coconut oil

Oil pressed from mature coconuts, used for cooking and baking.
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

_wheatgerm_ flakes (contains _gluten_)
OK

sugar

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

baking powder (raising agent: sodium bicarbonate, e450), e503
OK

_whey_ solids (_milk_)
OK

_wheat_ bran (contains _gluten_)
UPF

flavouring

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

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
UPF

dried yeast extract

A concentrated savory extract derived from yeast, used as a flavor enhancer with a strong umami profile (similar to Marmite or Vegemite). It is produced by concentrating yeast autolyzates and is considered an ultra-processed extract.

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Common questions about Wheaten crackers

Is Wheaten crackers ultra-processed?

Yes — Wheaten crackers by Marks & Spencer, มาร์คแอนด์สเปนเซอร์ is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains palm oil (a highly processed refined oil) and industrial additives such as flavouring and chemical leavening agents (sodium bicarbonate, E450, E503) beyond basic culinary processing.

Which ingredients in Wheaten crackers are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Wheaten crackers as ultra-processed markers: palm oil, flavouring, dried yeast extract. 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.