Tesco

Garlic Crackers

Barcode 5059697694394

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Yes — Garlic Crackers is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and ingredients characteristic of NOVA group 4, including: palm oil (a highly refined oil), partially inverted sugar syrup (an industrially processed sugar syrup), flavouring (an added flavoring agent), and autolysed yeast (a processed flavor enhancer). These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and indicate ultra-processing, even though the product also contains some minimally processed components like wheat flour, rapeseed oil, sugar, garlic powder, and salt.

Ingredients

3 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.
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.
OK

garlic powder (0.5%)
OK

sea salt

A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
OK

flavouring (contains wheat)
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

salt

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

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Common questions about Garlic Crackers

Is Garlic Crackers ultra-processed?

Yes — Garlic Crackers by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and ingredients characteristic of NOVA group 4, including: palm oil (a highly refined oil), partially inverted sugar syrup (an industrially processed sugar syrup), flavouring (an added flavoring agent), and autolysed yeast (a processed flavor enhancer). These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and indicate ultra-processing, even though the product also contains some minimally processed components like wheat flour, rapeseed oil, sugar, garlic powder, and salt.

Which ingredients in Garlic Crackers are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Garlic Crackers as ultra-processed markers: palm oil, autolyzed yeast, 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.