Marmite

Marmite Oven Baked Cashews

Barcode 5055958704215

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Yes — Marmite Oven Baked Cashews is ultra-processed.

The product contains the additive natural flavouring, which is classified as an ultra-processed ingredient under NOVA. Although most other ingredients are minimally processed (cashews, rice flour, salt, spices, citric acid, vitamins), the presence of natural flavouring makes the overall product ultra-processed.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

cashew nuts (91%)
UPF

yeast extract powder

Powdered extract derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, rich in amino acids and umami; used as a flavor enhancer.
OK

rice flour

A finely milled flour from milled rice, commonly used as a gluten-free thickener or flour substitute in baking and cooking.
OK

salt

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

tapioca starch

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

natural flavouring

A generic flavoring ingredient derived from natural sources used to impart aroma or taste; may include essential oils or extracts.
OK

onion powder

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

citric acid

A weak organic acid used to regulate acidity in foods; commonly produced industrially via fermentation of sugars and used as a preservative and flavor enhancer.
OK

garlic powder

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

onion juice concentrate

Concentrated juice derived from onions, used as a flavoring or base ingredient in foods.
OK

vitamins (thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin b12, folic acid)

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Common questions about Marmite Oven Baked Cashews

Is Marmite Oven Baked Cashews ultra-processed?

Yes — Marmite Oven Baked Cashews by Marmite is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains the additive natural flavouring, which is classified as an ultra-processed ingredient under NOVA. Although most other ingredients are minimally processed (cashews, rice flour, salt, spices, citric acid, vitamins), the presence of natural flavouring makes the overall product ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in Marmite Oven Baked Cashews are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Marmite Oven Baked Cashews as ultra-processed markers: yeast extract powder, natural flavouring. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Marmite Oven Baked Cashews?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Cashew Nuts by The Foodie Market, Aldi, Tesco Cashew Nuts by tesco, Cashews by Asda. 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?

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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.

Marmite Oven Baked Cashews

Ingredients

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Common questions about Marmite Oven Baked Cashews

Is Marmite Oven Baked Cashews ultra-processed?

Which ingredients in Marmite Oven Baked Cashews are ultra-processed?

What are healthier alternatives to Marmite Oven Baked Cashews?

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

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