Asda

Classic Cream Crackers

Barcode 20336929

Scanned 46 times by Nomi users

Yes — Classic Cream Crackers is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as UPF because the ingredients include palm oil, which is a highly processed refined oil considered an ultra-processed ingredient under the NOVA classification guidelines. The other ingredients (fortified wheat flour, salt, sodium carbonates as a raising agent, and yeast) are not UPF on their own, but the presence of palm oil makes the overall product ultra-processed.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

fortified wheat flour (wheat flour)

Wheat flour that has been enriched with vitamins and minerals (e.g., iron, B vitamins).
OK

calcium carbonate

A basic inorganic calcium salt used as a nutrition supplement and anticaking agent in foods.
OK

iron

Essential mineral used as a nutrient or fortifying ingredient in foods.
OK

niacin (vitamin b3)

An essential water-soluble B vitamin involved in energy metabolism; often used as a nutrient supplement or fortificant in foods.
OK

thiamin (b1)

A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B1) essential for carbohydrate metabolism and nervous system function.
UPF

palm oil

A widely used edible oil pressed from the fruit of oil palms; a basic culinary oil but highly processed in many commercial products.
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
OK

sodium carbonate (raising agent)

Basic leavening agent used to help dough rise; a simple inorganic salt.
OK

yeast

A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.

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Common questions about Classic Cream Crackers

Is Classic Cream Crackers ultra-processed?

Yes — Classic Cream Crackers by Asda is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as UPF because the ingredients include palm oil, which is a highly processed refined oil considered an ultra-processed ingredient under the NOVA classification guidelines. The other ingredients (fortified wheat flour, salt, sodium carbonates as a raising agent, and yeast) are not UPF on their own, but the presence of palm oil makes the overall product ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in Classic Cream Crackers are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Classic Cream Crackers as an ultra-processed marker: palm oil. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Classic Cream Crackers?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Poppy Seed Sourdough Crackers by Peter’s Yard, Rye Sourdough Crackers by Tesco. 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?

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.