Farley's

Farley's Rusks Original

Barcode 5000218005670

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Yes — Farley's Rusks Original is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF). It contains palm oil, which is a highly processed refined oil, and emulsifier (monoglycerides), an industrial additive used to modify texture and extend shelf life. These additives place it in the NOVA ultra-processed category, even though other ingredients (wheat flour, sugar, vitamins, minerals, basic raising agents) are minimally processed or fortification nutrients.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

wheat flour

Finely ground cereal flour from wheat; a fundamental baking ingredient.
OK

sugar

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

raising agents (ammonium carbonates)
OK

calcium carbonate

A basic inorganic calcium salt used as a nutrition supplement and anticaking agent in foods.
OK

emulsifier (monoglycerides)
OK

niacin (vitamin b3)

A water-soluble vitamin used as a nutrient and often added to foods as a fortifying vitamin.
OK

iron

Essential mineral used as a nutrient or fortifying ingredient in foods.
OK

thiamine

A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B1) used as a nutrient and fortification additive.
OK

riboflavin

A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B2) used as a nutrient and fortification additive.
OK

vitamin a

Fat-soluble vitamin essential for vision, immunity, and cell function; commonly used as a dietary supplement or fortifying agent.
OK

vitamin d

Fat-soluble vitamin used for fortification and dietary supplementation; commonly present in foods as a nutrient or supplement.

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Common questions about Farley's Rusks Original

Is Farley's Rusks Original ultra-processed?

Yes — Farley's Rusks Original by Farley's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF). It contains palm oil, which is a highly processed refined oil, and emulsifier (monoglycerides), an industrial additive used to modify texture and extend shelf life. These additives place it in the NOVA ultra-processed category, even though other ingredients (wheat flour, sugar, vitamins, minerals, basic raising agents) are minimally processed or fortification nutrients.

Which ingredients in Farley's Rusks Original are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Farley's Rusks Original 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.