Jacob's

Mediterranean Pinch of Salt Crackers

Barcode 5000168032085

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Yes — Mediterranean Pinch of Salt Crackers is ultra-processed.

This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives characteristic of NOVA 4 ultra-processed foods. Specifically: glucose syrup (an industrially refined sugar syrup), barley malt extract (used as a processed flavor/sweetening agent), and emulsifier E472e (mono- and diacetyltartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, an industrial emulsifier). The presence of these additives and refined syrup ingredients moves the product into the ultra-processed category, even though it also contains basic ingredients like wheat flour, vegetable oil, and salt.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

flour

Ground milled wheat used as a base flour; commonly enriched with minerals (calcium, iron) and B vitamins (niacin).
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

barley and barley malt extract

A malt extract derived from barley; concentrated sweet syrup used for flavouring and browning in baking and brewing.
UPF

glucose syrup

A processed syrup made from starch (usually corn) consisting mainly of glucose; commonly used as a sweetener and thickener.
OK

salt

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

raising agents

Leavening agents used to make dough rise; commonly consists of ammonium bicarbonate and sodium bicarbonate.
OK

malted barley flour

Flour milled from malted barley, a basic cereal ingredient used in baking and brewing.
UPF

emulsifier e472e

A food additive used as an emulsifier in processed foods, typically an ester of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (E472e) to improve texture and stability.
OK

wheat starch

A refined carbohydrate derived from wheat used as a thickener or filler; may trigger gluten allergy.
OK

including cereals containing gluten
OK

see ingredients in bold. may also contain sesame seeds
OK

milk

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

egg

Animal protein product from birds, commonly used as a basic ingredient in many foods.

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Common questions about Mediterranean Pinch of Salt Crackers

Is Mediterranean Pinch of Salt Crackers ultra-processed?

Yes — Mediterranean Pinch of Salt Crackers by Jacob's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives characteristic of NOVA 4 ultra-processed foods. Specifically: glucose syrup (an industrially refined sugar syrup), barley malt extract (used as a processed flavor/sweetening agent), and emulsifier E472e (mono- and diacetyltartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, an industrial emulsifier). The presence of these additives and refined syrup ingredients moves the product into the ultra-processed category, even though it also contains basic ingredients like wheat flour, vegetable oil, and salt.

Which ingredients in Mediterranean Pinch of Salt Crackers are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Mediterranean Pinch of Salt Crackers as ultra-processed markers: palm oil, glucose syrup, emulsifier e472e. 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.