Asda

crispy & savoury Sea salt cracker

Barcode 5057172706143

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Yes — crispy & savoury Sea salt cracker is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF). It contains several industrially processed ingredients and additives, including palm oil (a highly processed refined oil), flavouring (industrial flavour additive), partially inverted sugar syrup (industrially processed sugar syrup), and autolysed yeast (used as a flavour enhancer). These ingredients go beyond basic culinary components and fit NOVA’s definition of ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

fortified wheat flour (wheat flour)

Wheat flour that has been enriched with vitamins and minerals (e.g., iron, B vitamins).
OK

calcium carbonate

A basic inorganic calcium salt used as a nutrition supplement and anticaking agent in foods.
OK

iron

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

niacin (vitamin b3)

An essential water-soluble B vitamin involved in energy metabolism; often used as a nutrient supplement or fortificant in foods.
OK

thiamin (b1)

A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B1) essential for carbohydrate metabolism and nervous system function.
OK

rapeseed oil

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

palm oil

A widely used edible oil pressed from the fruit of oil palms; a basic culinary oil but highly processed in many commercial products.
OK

sea salt (2%)
UPF

autolyzed yeast

A yeast extract produced by controlled autolysis, commonly used as a flavor enhancer to impart savory, umami notes.
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.
UPF

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
UPF

partially inverted sugar syrup

A syrup in which sucrose has been partially inverted into glucose and fructose; produced via acid or enzymatic treatment; used as a sweetener and humectant in foods; typically industrially processed.
OK

tocopherol-rich extract antioxidant

A tocopherol-rich extract marketed as an antioxidant, typically derived from vitamin E sources to protect fats and oils from oxidation. It is used as a food additive or ingredient for its antioxidant properties.
OK

sodium carbonate (raising agent)

Basic leavening agent used to help dough rise; a simple inorganic salt.

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Common questions about crispy & savoury Sea salt cracker

Is crispy & savoury Sea salt cracker ultra-processed?

Yes — crispy & savoury Sea salt cracker by Asda is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF). It contains several industrially processed ingredients and additives, including palm oil (a highly processed refined oil), flavouring (industrial flavour additive), partially inverted sugar syrup (industrially processed sugar syrup), and autolysed yeast (used as a flavour enhancer). These ingredients go beyond basic culinary components and fit NOVA’s definition of ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in crispy & savoury Sea salt cracker are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in crispy & savoury Sea salt cracker as ultra-processed markers: palm oil, autolyzed yeast, flavouring, partially inverted sugar syrup. 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.