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Gluten Free Wholegrain crackers by Nairn's
Nairn's

Gluten Free Wholegrain crackers

Barcode 0612322001360
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Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Gluten Free Wholegrain crackers is ultra-processed.

Classified as UPF because it contains sustainable palm fruit oil, which is a highly processed refined oil considered ultra-processed in NOVA. Other ingredients are minimally processed and do not change the classification.

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 carbonate
    A leavening agent used in baking, typically ammonium carbonate (also called ammonium salt of carbonic acid). It releases gases (CO2) when heated, helping dough rise.
  • OK
    sea salt
    A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
  • OK
    brown rice syrup
    A sweet syrup produced by enzymatic breakdown of starch from brown rice; commonly used as a traditional natural sweetener.

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Common questions about Gluten Free Wholegrain crackers

Is Gluten Free Wholegrain crackers ultra-processed?

Yes — Gluten Free Wholegrain crackers by Nairn's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as UPF because it contains sustainable palm fruit oil, which is a highly processed refined oil considered ultra-processed in NOVA. Other ingredients are minimally processed and do not change the classification.

Which ingredients in Gluten Free Wholegrain crackers are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Gluten Free Wholegrain crackers as an ultra-processed marker: palm fruit oil. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Gluten Free Wholegrain crackers?

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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