Waitrose

Poppy & sesame seed thins

Barcode 5000169058848

Scanned 9 times by Nomi users

Yes — Poppy & sesame seed thins is ultra-processed.

The product contains palm oil, which is identified as an ultra-processed ingredient according to NOVA guidance, so the overall product must be classified as ultra-processed (UPF). Other ingredients are minimally processed or basic culinary ingredients.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

fortified wheat flour

Flour that has had minerals and vitamins added (calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin) to enhance nutrition; used as a baking base and staple ingredient.
UPF

palm oil

A widely used edible oil pressed from the fruit of oil palms; a basic culinary oil but highly processed in many commercial products.
OK

poppy seeds (4%)
OK

sesame seeds

Small, flat seeds from the Sesamum indicum plant, used as a food ingredient for flavor and texture.
OK

(4%)
OK

salt

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

ammonium hydrogen carbonate

A leavening agent used in baking. It decomposes on heating to release ammonia, carbon dioxide, and water, helping dough rise.
OK

yeast

A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
OK

sugar

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

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Common questions about Poppy & sesame seed thins

Is Poppy & sesame seed thins ultra-processed?

Yes — Poppy & sesame seed thins by Waitrose is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains palm oil, which is identified as an ultra-processed ingredient according to NOVA guidance, so the overall product must be classified as ultra-processed (UPF). Other ingredients are minimally processed or basic culinary ingredients.

Which ingredients in Poppy & sesame seed thins are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Poppy & sesame seed thins as an ultra-processed marker: palm oil. 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.