Beef Crackers

Barcode 4088600375052

Yes — Beef Crackers is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains palm fat (a highly refined industrial oil) and diphosphates (an industrial raising agent additive). These additives place it in the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category, even though the base ingredients like wheat flour, milk, and salt are minimally processed.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

wheat flour

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

calcium carbonate

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

folic acid

A B-vitamin (B9) important for DNA synthesis and red blood cell formation; commonly added to fortified foods and supplements.
OK

iron

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

thiamine

A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B1) used as a nutrient and fortification additive.
UPF

palm fat

A fat derived from the fruit of oil palm. Often a highly processed vegetable oil used in food production.
OK

beef fat

Rendered animal fat from beef used for cooking or baking; provides richness and texture.
OK

raising agents

A generic term for leavening agents used to make dough rise (e.g., baking powder, baking soda). These are basic food additives or ingredients in baking.
UPF

diphosphates

A class of phosphate salts used as food additives (e.g., leavening agents, sequestrants, or stabilizers) in processed foods.
OK

sodium carbonate

Inorganic salt used as a leavening agent or acidity regulator; a basic culinary ingredient.
OK

whey powder

Powder derived from whey, the liquid byproduct of cheese production, rich in whey proteins and commonly used as a protein supplement or functional ingredient.
OK

milk

A dairy liquid produced by cows; a basic, widely used food ingredient.
OK

salt

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

Common questions about Beef Crackers

Is Beef Crackers ultra-processed?

Yes — Beef Crackers is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains palm fat (a highly refined industrial oil) and diphosphates (an industrial raising agent additive). These additives place it in the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category, even though the base ingredients like wheat flour, milk, and salt are minimally processed.

Which ingredients in Beef Crackers are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Beef Crackers as ultra-processed markers: palm fat, diphosphates. 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.