Cheese Tomato Crackers

Barcode 5010525442952

Yes — Cheese Tomato Crackers is ultra-processed.

This food is classified as ultra-processed because it contains yeast extract and barley malt extract, which are industrially processed flavor enhancers and extracts characteristic of UPFs. It also includes other industrial additives such as the color annatto norbixin and the acidity regulator citric acid and antioxidant ascorbic acid, which further support its UPF classification.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

wheat flour

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

butter (milk) (27%)
OK

double gloucester cheese (11%) (cheese (milk), colour (annatto norbixin))
OK

sundried tomatoes (6%) (sundried tomatoes, sunflower seed oil, white wine vinegar, salt, herbs, garlic powder, acidity regulator (citric acid), antioxidant (ascorbic acid) (e300))
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.
OK

dried milk (milk powder)

Milk powder produced by drying milk, a processed dairy product.
OK

tomato powder

Powdered tomato used as a flavoring or ingredient, a minimally processed dried tomato product.
OK

salt

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

herbs

A general category of culinary herbs (fresh or dried leaves) used to flavor dishes.
OK

dried whey (whey powder)

A dairy-derived powder produced by removing water from whey, rich in protein and lactose; commonly used as a food ingredient to fortify products. Has a mild dairy flavor.
OK

onion powder

Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
OK

garlic

A bulbous aromatic spice used to impart savory flavor in cooking; can be used fresh, sautéed, roasted, or in powder form.
OK

fermented yeast
UPF

Barley Malt Extract

Barley malt extract is a sweetener made from malted barley grains.
UPF

yeast extract

A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.
OK

spices

diverse plant extracts used to flavor foods; can refer to a mix of single or blended seasonings.

Common questions about Cheese Tomato Crackers

Is Cheese Tomato Crackers ultra-processed?

Yes — Cheese Tomato Crackers is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This food is classified as ultra-processed because it contains yeast extract and barley malt extract, which are industrially processed flavor enhancers and extracts characteristic of UPFs. It also includes other industrial additives such as the color annatto norbixin and the acidity regulator citric acid and antioxidant ascorbic acid, which further support its UPF classification.

Which ingredients in Cheese Tomato Crackers are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Cheese Tomato Crackers as ultra-processed markers: Barley Malt Extract, yeast extract. 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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.