nairn's

Cheese Oatcakes

Barcode 061232201948

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Yes — Cheese Oatcakes is ultra-processed.

This product is ultra-processed because it contains sustainable palm fruit oil, a highly processed and refined industrial oil. Wholegrain oats, cheese, sea salt, and sodium bicarbonate do not independently make it UPF.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

wholegrain oats

Whole grain oats used as a cereal ingredient; a basic grain product commonly eaten as porridge or in baking.
OK

cheese

Dairy product made from milk; a common food ingredient used to add fat and flavor.
UPF

palm fruit oil

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

sea salt

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

sodium bicarbonate

A basic leavening agent used in baking; reacts with acids to release carbon dioxide, helping dough rise. Commonly sold as baking soda.

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Common questions about Cheese Oatcakes

Is Cheese Oatcakes ultra-processed?

Yes — Cheese Oatcakes by nairn's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is ultra-processed because it contains sustainable palm fruit oil, a highly processed and refined industrial oil. Wholegrain oats, cheese, sea salt, and sodium bicarbonate do not independently make it UPF.

Which ingredients in Cheese Oatcakes are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Cheese Oatcakes 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.