Jacob's

Crinklys

Barcode 5000396056099

Yes — Crinklys is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and refined ingredients, including modified starch, maltodextrin, polydextrose, emulsifier (e472e), and added flavourings. These are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

5 ultra-processed markers

OK

wheat flour

A common cereal flour ground from wheat; enriched with added nutrients (calcium, iron, niacin, thiamin).
OK

dried potato

Dried form of potato used as a processed ingredient or snack base; essentially dehydrated potato.
OK

sunflower oil

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

modified starch

Starch that has been chemically or physically modified to alter its thickening, texture, or stability properties; commonly used as a thickener or stabilizer in processed foods.
OK

dried whey (milk)

Powdered whey, the liquid whey component dried for use as a dairy protein and flavoring in foods.
OK

cheese and onion flavouring (milk) [onion powder
UPF

maltodextrin

A white powder made from starch that has been partially hydrolyzed; used as a thickener or filler and widely used as a food additive.
OK

natural flavouring (contains milk)
OK

salt

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

potassium chloride

Mineral salt used as a salt substitute in food. A basic inorganic ingredient commonly used for seasoning or fortification; not ultra-processed.
OK

citric acid

A natural organic acid used to balance acidity and preserve foods; a common food additive.
OK

garlic powder

Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.
OK

paprika extract

Natural coloring derived from paprika used to impart a red-orange color in foods.
OK

polydextrose
OK

wheat gluten

Gluten from wheat; a protein complex used as a food ingredient to provide elasticity and structure in doughs and meat substitutes (e.g., seitan).
UPF

lactic acid

A simple food acidity regulator and preservative derived from fermentation; used to adjust acidity in foods and beverages.
OK

raising agents (disodium diphosphate, sodium bicarbonate)

Leavening agents used in baking to produce gas and lift dough.
UPF

emulsifier e472e

A food additive used as an emulsifier in processed foods, typically an ester of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (E472e) to improve texture and stability.
UPF

natural flavourings

Flavorings derived from natural sources used to impart taste or aroma; typically a mix of essential oils, compounds, or extracts.

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Common questions about Crinklys

Is Crinklys ultra-processed?

Yes — Crinklys by Jacob's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and refined ingredients, including modified starch, maltodextrin, polydextrose, emulsifier (e472e), and added flavourings. These are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Crinklys are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 5 ingredients in Crinklys as ultra-processed markers: modified starch, maltodextrin, lactic acid, emulsifier e472e, natural flavourings. 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.