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).
Other crisps, snacks & nuts Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
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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).
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.
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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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.