Co-op

Sea Salt & Black Pepper Crackers

Barcode 5000128957076

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Yes — Sea Salt & Black Pepper Crackers is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains palm oil, which is a highly processed refined oil, and added flavouring, which is an industrial additive used to modify taste. These ingredients meet NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods. Other ingredients like fortified wheat flour, sunflower oil, sugar, and sugar cane syrup are not UPF by themselves under the given rules, but the presence of palm oil and flavouring is sufficient to classify the entire product as UPF.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

fortified wheat flour (wheat flour, niacin, iron, thiamine mononitrate, 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.
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

sea salt (1.5%)
OK

inactive yeast (contains wheat and barley)
OK

sugar

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

black pepper (0.7%)
OK

rice flour

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

sugar cane syrup
UPF

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
OK

yeast

A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.

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Common questions about Sea Salt & Black Pepper Crackers

Is Sea Salt & Black Pepper Crackers ultra-processed?

Yes — Sea Salt & Black Pepper Crackers by Co-op is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains palm oil, which is a highly processed refined oil, and added flavouring, which is an industrial additive used to modify taste. These ingredients meet NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods. Other ingredients like fortified wheat flour, sunflower oil, sugar, and sugar cane syrup are not UPF by themselves under the given rules, but the presence of palm oil and flavouring is sufficient to classify the entire product as UPF.

Which ingredients in Sea Salt & Black Pepper Crackers are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Sea Salt & Black Pepper Crackers as ultra-processed markers: palm oil, flavouring. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Sea Salt & Black Pepper 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?

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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.