Arden & Amici

Italian Crackers Made with Sourdough

Barcode 5034083004834

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Yes — Italian Crackers Made with Sourdough is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes barley malt extract and malted wheat flour. Barley malt extract is an industrially processed flavor enhancer, and malted wheat flour is a processed malt ingredient; the presence of such industrial extracts makes the overall product an ultra-processed food according to NOVA guidelines.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

wheat flour

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

sunflower oil

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

salt (2%) malted wheat flour
UPF

Barley Malt Extract

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

sourdough starter (wheat)
OK

yeast

A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.

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Common questions about Italian Crackers Made with Sourdough

Is Italian Crackers Made with Sourdough ultra-processed?

Yes — Italian Crackers Made with Sourdough by Arden & Amici is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes barley malt extract and malted wheat flour. Barley malt extract is an industrially processed flavor enhancer, and malted wheat flour is a processed malt ingredient; the presence of such industrial extracts makes the overall product an ultra-processed food according to NOVA guidelines.

Which ingredients in Italian Crackers Made with Sourdough are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Italian Crackers Made with Sourdough as an ultra-processed marker: Barley Malt Extract. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Italian Crackers Made with Sourdough?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Poppy Seed Sourdough Crackers by Peter’s Yard, Rye Sourdough Crackers by Tesco. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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.