Carr's

Melts Original

Barcode 5000168085555

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Yes — Melts Original is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains palm oil (a highly refined industrial oil), natural flavouring (an industrial flavor additive), and dried autolysed yeast (a processed flavor-enhancing ingredient). These ingredients place it in the NOVA ultra-processed food category.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

wheat flour

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

vegetable oils (coconut, palm)
OK

wheatgerm
OK

wheat bran

Outer layer of the wheat kernel, high in fiber and nutrients, commonly used as a baking or cereal ingredient.
OK

sugar

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

raising agents (ammonium bicarbonate, sodium bicarbonate, disodium diphosphate)
OK

milk solids

Dried component of milk containing proteins, lactose, and minerals; used as a milk-derived ingredient.
UPF

natural flavouring

A generic flavoring ingredient derived from natural sources used to impart aroma or taste; may include essential oils or extracts.
OK

salt

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

dried autolysed yeast

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Common questions about Melts Original

Is Melts Original ultra-processed?

Yes — Melts Original by Carr's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains palm oil (a highly refined industrial oil), natural flavouring (an industrial flavor additive), and dried autolysed yeast (a processed flavor-enhancing ingredient). These ingredients place it in the NOVA ultra-processed food category.

Which ingredients in Melts Original are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Melts Original as an ultra-processed marker: natural flavouring. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Melts Original?

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?

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.