Tesco

Thai Spicy Crackers

Barcode 5052909546436

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No — Thai Spicy Crackers is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list consists only of basic foods (cassava, spices, herbs, sugar, oil, vegetables) and simple extracts/powders, with no industrial additives (emulsifiers, thickeners, artificial sweeteners, refined syrups, flavor enhancers, or palm fruit oil). Therefore, under the given criteria, this would not be classified as ultra-processed (UPF).

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

cassava
OK

tapioca starch

Starch extracted from cassava (tapioca root), used as a thickener and binder.
OK

rapeseed oil

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

sugar

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

leek

A vegetable in the onion family with a mild, sweet flavour, often used as a flavour base or side dish.
OK

red chili

Dried or fresh ripe red peppers used to add heat and flavor to dishes.
OK

water

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

salt

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

white pepper extract
OK

ginger root gingerols
OK

ginger powder

Ground dried ginger root, a common spice and flavoring. Not UPF as a basic spice/ingredient.
OK

turmeric powder

A bright-orange, finely ground spice from the rhizome of Curcuma longa, used for color and flavor in many cuisines; commonly used in curry blends and as a seasoning.
OK

garlic powder

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

onion powder

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

paprika

A ground spice made from dried red peppers (Capsicum species), used for color and flavor in many cuisines.
OK

carrot

A root vegetable used widely in cooking for sweetness, texture, and color.
UPF

black pepper extract

A concentrated extract from black pepper used to impart aroma and slight heat.

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Common questions about Thai Spicy Crackers

Is Thai Spicy Crackers ultra-processed?

No — Thai Spicy Crackers by Tesco is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list consists only of basic foods (cassava, spices, herbs, sugar, oil, vegetables) and simple extracts/powders, with no industrial additives (emulsifiers, thickeners, artificial sweeteners, refined syrups, flavor enhancers, or palm fruit oil). Therefore, under the given criteria, this would not be classified as ultra-processed (UPF).

Which ingredients in Thai Spicy Crackers are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Thai Spicy Crackers as an ultra-processed marker: black pepper 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?

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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.