Waitrose

Seeded Oatcakes

Barcode 5000169261170

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No — Seeded Oatcakes is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid and consists only of minimally processed ingredients and basic additives: oatmeal, sunflower oil, flaxseed, tapioca starch, barley malt, salt, chia seeds, and standard raising agents (ammonium hydrogen carbonate, sodium hydrogen carbonate). There are no industrial formulations such as artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, stabilizers, industrial syrups, or refined specialty fats. Therefore, this product is not classified as ultra-processed under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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_oatmeal_
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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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flaxseed (4%)
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tapioca starch

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

Barley malt is a grain product produced from germinated barley that has been dried. It is commonly used as a sweetener or flavoring and as a source of fermentable sugars in brewing and baking.
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salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
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chia seeds (hispanica salvia) (1%)
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raising agent ammonium hydrogen carbonate and sodium hydrogen carbonate

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Common questions about Seeded Oatcakes

Is Seeded Oatcakes ultra-processed?

No — Seeded Oatcakes by Waitrose is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid and consists only of minimally processed ingredients and basic additives: oatmeal, sunflower oil, flaxseed, tapioca starch, barley malt, salt, chia seeds, and standard raising agents (ammonium hydrogen carbonate, sodium hydrogen carbonate). There are no industrial formulations such as artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, stabilizers, industrial syrups, or refined specialty fats. Therefore, this product is not classified 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.