Duchy Originals from Waitrose

Multi grain seeded crispbreads

Barcode 5063210063673

No — Multi grain seeded crispbreads is not ultra-processed.

Ingredients are flours, seeds, oil, yeast, salt, potato starch, and ascorbic acid as a flour treatment agent. These are basic or minimally processed ingredients without industrial additives like emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavorings, or refined industrial syrups, so this is not classified as ultra-processed under NOVA.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

wholemeal spelt (wheat) flour

A wholegrain flour made from spelt (a wheat-relative) and milled to a coarse, wholemeal texture. Used for baking and cooking as a basic flour ingredient.
OK

wholemeal wheat flour

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

sesame seeds

Unhulled or hulled sesame seeds used as a crunchy, nutty topping or ingredient; a basic, minimally processed seed product.
OK

oat flakes

Flaked oats, a common breakfast cereal ingredient and baking base.
OK

flaxseed

Whole or ground flaxseeds used for texture, nutrition, and a nutty flavor; a basic seed ingredient with minimal processing.
OK

pumpkin seeds

Seeds of pumpkins, commonly roasted and salted for snacks or used as a nutritious ingredient.
OK

yeast

Microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking and fermentation; can be dried or fresh.
OK

extra virgin olive oil

A high-quality, cold-pressed olive oil pressed from olives, used as a cooking oil and dressing; basic culinary ingredient.
OK

wheat flour

Finely ground cereal flour from wheat; a fundamental baking ingredient.
OK

salt

A basic mineral seasoning used to enhance flavour and preserve foods; typically sodium chloride.
OK

potato starch

A basic, finely ground starch derived from potatoes; used as a thickener and binder in foods.
OK

malted wholemeal barley flour

Flour made from malted barley with wholemeal (whole grain) components, often used in bread baking for flavor and color.
OK

malted wholemeal wheat flour

Wholemeal wheat flour that has been malted to modify enzymes and fermentation properties; used as a basic baking flour.
UPF

flour treatment agent with ascorbic acid

Dough conditioner and gluten network enhancer; ascorbic acid is an antioxidant additive used to strengthen dough.

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Common questions about Multi grain seeded crispbreads

Is Multi grain seeded crispbreads ultra-processed?

No — Multi grain seeded crispbreads by Duchy Originals from Waitrose is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Ingredients are flours, seeds, oil, yeast, salt, potato starch, and ascorbic acid as a flour treatment agent. These are basic or minimally processed ingredients without industrial additives like emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavorings, or refined industrial syrups, so this is not classified as ultra-processed under NOVA.

Which ingredients in Multi grain seeded crispbreads are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Multi grain seeded crispbreads as an ultra-processed marker: flour treatment agent with ascorbic acid. 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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.