Jacob's

Crispbteads mix grains

Barcode 5000168178073

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Yes — Crispbteads mix grains is ultra-processed.

Classified as UPF because the ingredient list includes several industrial ingredients/additives: palm oil (a highly processed refined oil), glucose syrup (an industrially processed sugar), barley malt extract (an industrial flavor enhancer), and natural flavourings (an added flavouring). Under NOVA, the presence of these ingredients makes the product ultra-processed.

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

raising agents

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

kibbled wheat (3%)
OK

kibbled rye (3%)
OK

malted wheat (2.5%)
OK

barley flakes

Barley flakes are rolled barley grains used in cereals and baking. They are a basic cereal grain product.
OK

salt

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

natural flavourings

Flavorings derived from natural sources used to impart taste or aroma; typically a mix of essential oils, compounds, or extracts.
OK

wheat starch

Starch extracted from wheat grain, used as a thickener, filler, or texture modifier in foods.

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Common questions about Crispbteads mix grains

Is Crispbteads mix grains ultra-processed?

Yes — Crispbteads mix grains by Jacob's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as UPF because the ingredient list includes several industrial ingredients/additives: palm oil (a highly processed refined oil), glucose syrup (an industrially processed sugar), barley malt extract (an industrial flavor enhancer), and natural flavourings (an added flavouring). Under NOVA, the presence of these ingredients makes the product ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in Crispbteads mix grains are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Crispbteads mix grains as ultra-processed markers: palm oil, glucose syrup, natural flavourings. 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.