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Jacob’s Sour Cream & Chive Cracker Crisps by Jacobs
Jacobs

Jacob’s Sour Cream & Chive Cracker Crisps

Barcode 5000168186610
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Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Jacob’s Sour Cream & Chive Cracker Crisps is ultra-processed.

The product contains multiple ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA, including natural flavouring, dextrose, maltodextrin, glucose syrup, emulsifier (E472e), and refined palm oil. These industrial formulations and additives classify it as an ultra-processed food (UPF).

Ingredients

6 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    wheat flour
    A common cereal flour ground from wheat; enriched with added nutrients (calcium, iron, niacin, thiamin).
  • UPF
    vegetable oil (sunflower, palm)
    A blend of refined vegetable oils from sunflower and palm sources. Used as a basic cooking oil.
  • OK
    dried potato
    Dried form of potato used as a processed ingredient or snack base; essentially dehydrated potato.
  • OK
    starch
    Powdered carbohydrate obtained from plants (e.g., corn, potato, tapioca); thickening agent and energy source in foods.
  • OK
    sour cream and chive flavour (milk) [salt
  • OK
    dried onion
    Dried form of the onion bulb, used as a seasoning; flavor-concentrated and shelf-stable.
  • UPF
    natural flavouring
    A generic flavoring ingredient derived from natural sources used to impart aroma or taste; may include essential oils or extracts.
  • UPF
    dextrose
    A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.
  • OK
    dried whey (milk)
    Powdered whey, the liquid whey component dried for use as a dairy protein and flavoring in foods.
  • 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
    potassium chloride
    Mineral salt used as a salt substitute in food. A basic inorganic ingredient commonly used for seasoning or fortification; not ultra-processed.
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    vegetable oils (palm, sunflower, coconut, rapeseed)
  • OK
    parsley
    A fresh green herb used to flavor and garnish dishes; commonly added chopped leaves.
  • OK
    chives
    A fresh herb with a mild onion-like flavor, commonly used as a seasoning or garnish.
  • OK
    lactose (milk)
    A disaccharide derived from lactose in milk, commonly used as a dairy-derived additive or ingredient.
  • OK
    dried cream (milk)]
  • 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 (ammonium bicarbonate, šodium bicarbonate, disodium diphosphate)
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • 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
    for allergens
  • OK
    including cereals containing gluten
  • OK
    see ingredients in bold
  • OK
    may also contain sesame seeds
  • OK
    egg
    Animal protein product from birds, commonly used as a basic ingredient in many foods.
  • OK
    soy
    Legume seed used for its beans; common in soy products and as a source of protein and oil.
  • OK
    mustard
    Seeds and/or prepared mustard used as a spice or condiment; a basic spice/condiment ingredient in cooking.

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Common questions about Jacob’s Sour Cream & Chive Cracker Crisps

Is Jacob’s Sour Cream & Chive Cracker Crisps ultra-processed?

Yes — Jacob’s Sour Cream & Chive Cracker Crisps by Jacobs is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains multiple ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA, including natural flavouring, dextrose, maltodextrin, glucose syrup, emulsifier (E472e), and refined palm oil. These industrial formulations and additives classify it as an ultra-processed food (UPF).

Which ingredients in Jacob’s Sour Cream & Chive Cracker Crisps are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 6 ingredients in Jacob’s Sour Cream & Chive Cracker Crisps as ultra-processed markers: vegetable oil (sunflower, palm), natural flavouring, dextrose, maltodextrin, 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.

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