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Marmite & Cheese Oatcaķes by Nairn's
Nairn's

Marmite & Cheese Oatcaķes

Barcode 0612322001698
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Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Marmite & Cheese Oatcaķes is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredients include sustainable palm fruit oil (a highly refined industrial oil), natural flavouring, and oligofructose (an extracted dietary fiber). These are industrially processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA criteria.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    wholegrain oats (75%)
  • UPF
    palm fruit oil
    Oil extracted from the fruits of oil palm; a highly processed vegetable oil used in cooking and processed foods.
  • OK
    marmite® (9%)(yeast extract (contains barley, wheat, oats, rye), salt, vegetable juice concentrate (carrot, onion))
  • OK
    vitamins (thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin b12, folic acid)
  • OK
    natural flavouring (contains celery)
  • OK
    cheese (6%) (milk)
  • UPF
    dietary fibre (oligofructose)
    A soluble dietary fiber derived from inulin-type fructans, used as a prebiotic and fiber supplement. Extracted and isolated carbohydrate ingredient; commonly used in foods to boost fiber content.
  • OK
    sea salt
    A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
  • OK
    sodium carbonate (raising agent)
    A basic leavening agent used in baking to produce carbon dioxide and help dough rise.

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Common questions about Marmite & Cheese Oatcaķes

Is Marmite & Cheese Oatcaķes ultra-processed?

Yes — Marmite & Cheese Oatcaķes by Nairn's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredients include sustainable palm fruit oil (a highly refined industrial oil), natural flavouring, and oligofructose (an extracted dietary fiber). These are industrially processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA criteria.

Which ingredients in Marmite & Cheese Oatcaķes are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Marmite & Cheese Oatcaķes as ultra-processed markers: palm fruit oil, dietary fibre (oligofructose). See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Marmite & Cheese Oatcaķes?

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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