North Staffs

Oatcakes

Barcode 5010589562801

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No — Oatcakes is not ultra-processed.

Not UPF. Ingredients are basic foods and standard leavening agents only: water, wheat flour (with vitamin/mineral fortification), oatmeal, wheat bran, rapeseed oil, whey powder, salt, oat bran, and raising agents (sodium bicarbonate, disodium diphosphate). No industrial sweeteners, flavorings, emulsifiers, stabilizers, or refined industrial syrups are present.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

wheat flour with calcium

A basic flour used as a primary baking ingredient; calcium fortification is common in some wheat flours.
OK

iron

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

niacin (vitamin b3) and thiamin (vitamin b1)

A combination of vitamins added to foods; could indicate fortified ingredient or supplement.
OK

oatmeal

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

wheat bran

Outer layer of the wheat kernel, high in fiber and nutrients, commonly used as a baking or cereal ingredient.
OK

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
OK

whey powder

Dairy-derived protein powder from whey, commonly used in supplements and baked goods.
OK

salt

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

oat bran

A high-fiber cereal ingredient made from the outer layer of oats.
OK

raising agents (sodium bicarbonate and disodium diphosphate)

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Common questions about Oatcakes

Is Oatcakes ultra-processed?

No — Oatcakes by North Staffs is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Not UPF. Ingredients are basic foods and standard leavening agents only: water, wheat flour (with vitamin/mineral fortification), oatmeal, wheat bran, rapeseed oil, whey powder, salt, oat bran, and raising agents (sodium bicarbonate, disodium diphosphate). No industrial sweeteners, flavorings, emulsifiers, stabilizers, or refined industrial syrups are present.

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.