Nairn's

Gluten Free cracked pepper wholegrain crackers

Barcode 0612322000745

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Yes — Gluten Free cracked pepper wholegrain crackers is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains palm fruit oil, which is a highly processed refined oil, considered UPF under the provided rules. Other ingredients like maize starch and brown rice syrup are processed but allowed; palm fruit oil is the deciding factor.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

gluten free wholegrain oats (86%)
UPF

palm fruit oil

Oil extracted from the fruits of oil palm; a highly processed vegetable oil used in cooking and processed foods.
OK

maize starch

Fine white powder obtained from corn; used as a thickener in sauces and soups.
OK

ammonium bicarbonate

Leavening agent used in baking; a simple inorganic compound.
OK

sea salt

A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
OK

cracked black pepper

Coarsely ground peppercorns used as a spice to season dishes.
OK

brown rice syrup

A sweet syrup produced by enzymatic breakdown of starch from brown rice; commonly used as a traditional natural sweetener.
OK

allergy advice: for allergens
OK

see ingredients in bold
OK

both our recipe and factory are nut free
OK

we cannot guarantee that our ingredients are nut free
OK

manufactured on equipment that handles milk
OK

not suitable if you react to avenin - a protein in oats

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Common questions about Gluten Free cracked pepper wholegrain crackers

Is Gluten Free cracked pepper wholegrain crackers ultra-processed?

Yes — Gluten Free cracked pepper wholegrain crackers by Nairn's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains palm fruit oil, which is a highly processed refined oil, considered UPF under the provided rules. Other ingredients like maize starch and brown rice syrup are processed but allowed; palm fruit oil is the deciding factor.

Which ingredients in Gluten Free cracked pepper wholegrain crackers are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Gluten Free cracked pepper wholegrain crackers as an ultra-processed marker: palm fruit 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.