Tesco

Salt & pepper crackers

Barcode 5059697770203

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Yes — Salt & pepper crackers is ultra-processed.

This product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients/additives including palm oil, partially inverted sugar syrup, flavouring, autolysed yeast (a flavour enhancer), and an antioxidant additive (tocopherol-rich extract). Under NOVA, the presence of these cosmetic and functional additives used in industrial formulations classifies the product as ultra-processed.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

wheat flour [_wheat_ flour
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.
OK

black pepper

A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.
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.

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Common questions about Salt & pepper crackers

Is Salt & pepper crackers ultra-processed?

Yes — Salt & pepper crackers by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients/additives including palm oil, partially inverted sugar syrup, flavouring, autolysed yeast (a flavour enhancer), and an antioxidant additive (tocopherol-rich extract). Under NOVA, the presence of these cosmetic and functional additives used in industrial formulations classifies the product as ultra-processed.

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, partially inverted sugar syrup, flavouring. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Salt & pepper crackers?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Poppy Seed Sourdough Crackers by Peter’s Yard, Rye Sourdough Crackers by Tesco. 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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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.