nairn's

Rough Oatcakes

Barcode 061232203072

Yes — Rough Oatcakes is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains sustainable palm fruit oil, which is a highly refined industrial oil identified as an ultra-processed ingredient under NOVA. Other ingredients (wholegrain oats, sunflower oil, sea salt, sodium bicarbonate) are minimally processed/basic culinary ingredients and do not by themselves make the product UPF, but the presence of sustainable palm fruit oil is sufficient to classify the overall product as UPF.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

wholegrain oats (90%)
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 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 Rough Oatcakes

Is Rough Oatcakes ultra-processed?

Yes — Rough Oatcakes by nairn's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains sustainable palm fruit oil, which is a highly refined industrial oil identified as an ultra-processed ingredient under NOVA. Other ingredients (wholegrain oats, sunflower oil, sea salt, sodium bicarbonate) are minimally processed/basic culinary ingredients and do not by themselves make the product UPF, but the presence of sustainable palm fruit oil is sufficient to classify the overall product as UPF.

Which ingredients in Rough Oatcakes are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Rough 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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.