Wheat Crackers

Barcode 4069365335086

Yes — Wheat Crackers is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredients include palm oil, generic emulsifier, and mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, which are industrial additives characteristic of NOVA group 4 foods.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

wheat flour

A basic refined flour made from wheat, enriched with vitamins and minerals (calcium carbonate, folic acid, iron, niacin, thiamin). Common baking ingredient.
OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
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

ethanol

A simple, volatile alcohol used as a solvent, antimicrobial agent, and in beverages as the intoxicating component. In foods and drinks, it acts as the primary ingredient in alcoholic products.
OK

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
OK

salt

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

emulsifier

A generic food additive that helps blend ingredients with different phases (oil and water); often an industrial or processed ingredient.
UPF

mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids

Emulsifier made from glycerol and fatty acids, used to improve texture and stability in baked goods, non-dairy creamers, and margarines.
OK

lemon juice from concentrate

Lemon juice that has been concentrated and often reconstituted for liquid use in cooking and beverages.

Common questions about Wheat Crackers

Is Wheat Crackers ultra-processed?

Yes — Wheat Crackers is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredients include palm oil, generic emulsifier, and mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, which are industrial additives characteristic of NOVA group 4 foods.

Which ingredients in Wheat Crackers are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Wheat Crackers as ultra-processed markers: palm oil, emulsifier, mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids. 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.