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Rough Oatcakes

Barcode 5000169261163

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No — Rough Oatcakes is not ultra-processed.

The ingredients are basic culinary components: oatmeal, sunflower oil, tapioca starch, barley malt, salt, and standard raising agents (ammonium hydrogen carbonate, sodium hydrogen carbonate). There are no industrially processed sweeteners, emulsifiers, flavorings, or other cosmetic additives that would classify it as ultra-processed under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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oatmeal

A whole-grain ingredient made from oats; typically milled or rolled oats used as a basic cereal or ingredient in dishes.
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sunflower oil

A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
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tapioca starch

Starch extracted from cassava (tapioca root), used as a thickener and binder.
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barley malt

Malted barley grains used in brewing and baking to provide fermentable sugars and malt flavor.
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salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
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raising agent ammonium hydrogen carbonate and sodium hydrogen carbonate

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Common questions about Rough Oatcakes

Is Rough Oatcakes ultra-processed?

No — Rough Oatcakes by Waitrose is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredients are basic culinary components: oatmeal, sunflower oil, tapioca starch, barley malt, salt, and standard raising agents (ammonium hydrogen carbonate, sodium hydrogen carbonate). There are no industrially processed sweeteners, emulsifiers, flavorings, or other cosmetic additives that would classify it as ultra-processed under NOVA.

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.