Asda

Salt & Pepper Crackers

Barcode 5057172706167

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Yes — Salt & Pepper Crackers is ultra-processed.

Product contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA, including palm oil (highly refined oil), flavouring (industrial flavour additives), and partially inverted sugar syrup (industrially processed sugar syrup). Therefore it is classified as an ultra-processed food (UPF).

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.
OK

blac pepper
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 Salt & Pepper Crackers

Is Salt & Pepper Crackers ultra-processed?

Yes — Salt & Pepper Crackers by Asda is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Product contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA, including palm oil (highly refined oil), flavouring (industrial flavour additives), and partially inverted sugar syrup (industrially processed sugar syrup). Therefore it is classified as an ultra-processed food (UPF).

Which ingredients in Salt & Pepper Crackers are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Salt & Pepper Crackers 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.