Rivercote

Black pepper and sea salt crackers

Barcode 20472306

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Yes — Black pepper and sea salt crackers is ultra-processed.

This product is ultra-processed because it contains industrial flavourings (natural flavouring), which are extracted and formulated additives characteristic of ultra-processed foods under NOVA, even though the base ingredients like wheat flour, sunflower oil, and sea salt are minimally processed.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

wheat flour (wheat flour, niacin, iron, thiamin, riboflavin, folic acid)
OK

sunflower oil

A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
OK

1.5% sea salt
OK

yeast powder (contains wheat and barley)
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

0.7% black pepper
OK

white rice flour

A finely milled flour made from milled white rice, used as a gluten-free baking base and thickener.
OK

sugar cane syrup
UPF

natural flavouring

A generic flavoring ingredient derived from natural sources used to impart aroma or taste; may include essential oils or extracts.
OK

yeast

A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.

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Common questions about Black pepper and sea salt crackers

Is Black pepper and sea salt crackers ultra-processed?

Yes — Black pepper and sea salt crackers by Rivercote is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is ultra-processed because it contains industrial flavourings (natural flavouring), which are extracted and formulated additives characteristic of ultra-processed foods under NOVA, even though the base ingredients like wheat flour, sunflower oil, and sea salt are minimally processed.

Which ingredients in Black pepper and sea salt crackers are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Black pepper and sea salt crackers as an ultra-processed marker: natural flavouring. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Black pepper and sea salt 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.