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Rough Oatcakes by Sainsbury's, By sainsbury's
Sainsbury's, By sainsbury's

Rough Oatcakes

Barcode 01705461
Scanned  83  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Rough Oatcakes is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The product contains palm oil, which is considered an ultra-processed ingredient under the given rules, so the whole product is classified as UPF. Other ingredients (oats, sunflower oil, sea salt, sodium hydrogen carbonate) are minimally processed or basic culinary ingredients and would not on their own make the product UPF.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker
  • OK
    oats (89%)
  • OK
    sunflower oil
    A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
  • 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
    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 Rough Oatcakes

Is Rough Oatcakes ultra-processed?

Yes — Rough Oatcakes by Sainsbury's, By sainsbury's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product contains palm oil, which is considered an ultra-processed ingredient under the given rules, so the whole product is classified as UPF. Other ingredients (oats, sunflower oil, sea salt, sodium hydrogen carbonate) are minimally processed or basic culinary ingredients and would not on their own make the product UPF.

Which ingredients in Rough Oatcakes are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Rough Oatcakes as an ultra-processed marker: palm oil. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Rough Oatcakes?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Rough Oatcakes by Waitrose, Oatcakes by Asda, Seeded Oatcakes by Marks & Spencer. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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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