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Sea Salt Crackers by Tesco
Tesco

Sea Salt Crackers

Barcode 5059512738302
Scanned  44  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Sea Salt Crackers is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as UPF because it contains ultra-processed ingredients/additives, notably palm oil and partially inverted sugar syrup, which are industrially refined/processed. It also includes generic flavouring and autolysed yeast, which are industrial formulations used for flavour enhancement.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    wheat flour
    A basic grain-based flour from wheat used as a primary ingredient in baking and cooking.
  • 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)
    A water-soluble vitamin used as a nutrient and often added to foods as a fortifying vitamin.
  • OK
    thiamin
    A water-soluble B vitamin used as a nutrient and fortification ingredient.
  • 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
    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 bicarbonate (baking soda)
    A leavening agent that releases carbon dioxide when reacting with an acid in baking; commonly used in doughs and baked goods.
  • UPF
    flavouring
    A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.

Healthier alternatives

Reviewed by Nomi

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Common questions about Sea Salt Crackers

Is Sea Salt Crackers ultra-processed?

Yes — Sea Salt Crackers by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as UPF because it contains ultra-processed ingredients/additives, notably palm oil and partially inverted sugar syrup, which are industrially refined/processed. It also includes generic flavouring and autolysed yeast, which are industrial formulations used for flavour enhancement.

Which ingredients in Sea Salt Crackers are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Sea Salt Crackers as ultra-processed markers: palm oil, autolyzed yeast, partially inverted sugar syrup, flavouring. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Sea Salt Crackers?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Rosemary & Sea Salt Sourdough Crackers by Peter’s Yard, Fennel Seed Tarallini by Crosta & Mollica, Rye Sourdough Crackers by M&S. 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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