Herb Crackers

Barcode 4061461614072

Yes — Herb Crackers is ultra-processed.

This savoury baked snack contains natural flavoring, malt extract, and yeast extract, which are industrially processed flavour enhancers and additives characteristic of ultra-processed foods in the NOVA system.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

wheat flour

Finely ground cereal flour from wheat; a fundamental baking ingredient.
OK

sunflower oil

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

chive powder
OK

onion powder

Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
OK

salt

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

yeast

A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
OK

sugar

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

natural flavoring

Flavoring agents derived from natural sources used to impart aroma or taste; often composed of essential oils, extracts, or blends.
UPF

malt extract

Concentrated sugary extract derived from malted barley, used as a sweetener and flavoring in foods.
UPF

yeast extract

A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.
OK

barley malt powder
OK

sourdough powder
OK

rice flour

A finely milled flour from milled rice, commonly used as a gluten-free thickener or flour substitute in baking and cooking.

Common questions about Herb Crackers

Is Herb Crackers ultra-processed?

Yes — Herb Crackers is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This savoury baked snack contains natural flavoring, malt extract, and yeast extract, which are industrially processed flavour enhancers and additives characteristic of ultra-processed foods in the NOVA system.

Which ingredients in Herb Crackers are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Herb Crackers as ultra-processed markers: natural flavoring, malt extract, yeast extract. 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.