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Multigrain Crackers by Aldi
Aldi

Multigrain Crackers

Barcode 4088600107776
Scanned  7  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Multigrain Crackers is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains barley malt extract, an industrially processed extract used as a flavor enhancer according to the provided rules.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker
  • OK
    wheat flour
    Ground wheat used as a basic baking ingredient; simple, minimally processed cereal product.
  • OK
    whole _wheat_ flour
  • OK
    sunflower oil
    A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
  • OK
    grains 6% (cracked _wheat_, cracked brown rice, cracked _rye_, linseed, millet)
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    raising agents (ammonium carbonates, sodium carbonates)
    A mixture of ammonium carbonate and sodium carbonate used as leavening agents in baking to produce carbon dioxide and lift. These are inorganic salts commonly used in doughs and pastries.
  • UPF
    barley malt extract
    Concentrated extract derived from barley malt, used as a sweetener or flavoring; common in brewing and baking. It is a processed, concentrated form.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    onion powder
    Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
  • OK
    enzymes (_wheat_)

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Common questions about Multigrain Crackers

Is Multigrain Crackers ultra-processed?

Yes — Multigrain Crackers by Aldi is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains barley malt extract, an industrially processed extract used as a flavor enhancer according to the provided rules.

Which ingredients in Multigrain Crackers are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Multigrain Crackers as an ultra-processed marker: barley malt 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?

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