Jacob's

Savours Sour Cream & Chive Thins

Barcode 5000168165165

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Yes — Savours Sour Cream & Chive Thins is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes several industrial additives and processed ingredients: natural flavouring (industrial flavoring), maltodextrin (industrially produced refined carbohydrate), modified starch (chemically/physically modified starch), palm oil (highly refined oil), and flavour enhancer (potassium chloride used as a flavor modifier). According to NOVA, the presence of these ingredients makes the product an ultra-processed food.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

wheat flour

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

vegetable oils (coconut, palm)
OK

rapeseed

A basic agricultural oilseed used to produce rapeseed oil; commonly pressed or extracted for cooking. Used as a culinary ingredient.
OK

raising agents

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

sugar

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

dried chives (1%)
OK

salt

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

dried onion

Dried form of the onion bulb, used as a seasoning; flavor-concentrated and shelf-stable.
OK

flavour enhancer (potassium chloride)
OK

dried soured cream (1%) (milk)
UPF

natural flavouring

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

maltodextrin

A white powder made from starch that has been partially hydrolyzed; used as a thickener or filler and widely used as a food additive.
OK

dried whey (milk)

Powdered whey, the liquid whey component dried for use as a dairy protein and flavoring in foods.
UPF

modified starch

Starch that has been chemically or physically modified to alter its thickening, texture, or stability properties; commonly used as a thickener or stabilizer in processed foods.

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Common questions about Savours Sour Cream & Chive Thins

Is Savours Sour Cream & Chive Thins ultra-processed?

Yes — Savours Sour Cream & Chive Thins by Jacob's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes several industrial additives and processed ingredients: natural flavouring (industrial flavoring), maltodextrin (industrially produced refined carbohydrate), modified starch (chemically/physically modified starch), palm oil (highly refined oil), and flavour enhancer (potassium chloride used as a flavor modifier). According to NOVA, the presence of these ingredients makes the product an ultra-processed food.

Which ingredients in Savours Sour Cream & Chive Thins are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Savours Sour Cream & Chive Thins as ultra-processed markers: natural flavouring, maltodextrin, modified starch. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Savours Sour Cream & Chive Thins?

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.