Jacob's

Cornish Wafers

Barcode 5000137277929

Scanned 22 times by Nomi users

Yes — Cornish Wafers is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains palm oil, which is a highly processed refined oil considered an industrial ingredient under NOVA guidelines.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

wheat flour

Milled wheat flour with added calcium, iron, and niacin (fortified flour).
OK

thiamine

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

palm oil

Refined vegetable oil extracted from palm fruit; common culinary oil.
OK

wheat starch

Starch derived from wheat; a refined carbohydrate used as a thickener or filler in foods.
OK

salt

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

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Common questions about Cornish Wafers

Is Cornish Wafers ultra-processed?

Yes — Cornish Wafers by Jacob's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains palm oil, which is a highly processed refined oil considered an industrial ingredient under NOVA guidelines.

Which ingredients in Cornish Wafers are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Cornish Wafers as an ultra-processed marker: palm oil. 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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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.