Tesco

Rye Sourdough Crackers

Barcode 5057753938918

Scanned 11 times by Nomi users

No — Rye Sourdough Crackers is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list consists of flours, sourdough culture, honey, treacle, sunflower oil, fermented rye, salt, and yeast. These are basic or traditionally processed ingredients with no industrial additives such as emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, or industrial sugar syrups. Therefore, according to the NOVA criteria given, this product is not ultra-processed.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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wholegrain rye flour

Flour ground from whole rye grain, containing the bran and germ; a basic baking ingredient high in fiber.
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wholemeal wheat flour

A coarse, whole-grain flour ground from the entire wheat kernel, used as a basic baking ingredient.
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wheat flour

A basic grain-based flour from wheat used as a primary ingredient in baking and cooking.
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calcium carbonate

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

Essential mineral used as a nutrient or fortifying ingredient in foods.
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niacin (vitamin b3)

A water-soluble vitamin used as a nutrient and often added to foods as a fortifying vitamin.
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thiamin

A water-soluble B vitamin used as a nutrient and fortification ingredient.
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sourdough culture

A live fermentation culture (yeast and bacteria) used to leaven and flavor dough, commonly including rye components in starter blends.
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starter culture

A microbial culture used to initiate fermentation in foods, such as bread or dairy products.
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yeast

A single-celled fungus used as a leavening agent in bread and fermentation processes.
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honey

A natural sweet viscous liquid produced by bees from floral nectar; widely used as a sweetener in foods.
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black treacle

A dark, viscous syrup produced during sugar refining; used as a sweetener and flavoring in baking and desserts.
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sunflower oil

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

Fermented rye refers to rye grain that has undergone fermentation, often used in sourdough breads and traditional rye products.
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salt

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

A basic, whole-food ingredient consisting of kernels from various tree or bush species (e.g., almonds, walnuts, cashews). Rich in fats and protein.

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Common questions about Rye Sourdough Crackers

Is Rye Sourdough Crackers ultra-processed?

No — Rye Sourdough Crackers by Tesco is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list consists of flours, sourdough culture, honey, treacle, sunflower oil, fermented rye, salt, and yeast. These are basic or traditionally processed ingredients with no industrial additives such as emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, or industrial sugar syrups. Therefore, according to the NOVA criteria given, this product is not ultra-processed.

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.