Nairn's

Fruit & Seed Oatcakes

Barcode 612322000202

Yes — Fruit & Seed Oatcakes is ultra-processed.

Not ideal for everyday eating because it contains a highly processed oil.

This product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains sustainable palm fruit oil, a highly refined and processed oil that is considered a UPF ingredient under the NOVA-based criteria used here. The other ingredients—wholegrain oats, currants with sunflower oil, brown sugar, brown flaxseeds, sodium bicarbonate, and sea salt—do not independently trigger the UPF classification.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

wholegrain _oats_ (68%)
OK

currants (12%) (currants, sunflower oil)
OK

brown sugar

Unrefined or partially refined sugar with molasses giving a brown color and distinctive flavor; a basic sweetener.
UPF

palm fruit oil

Oil extracted from the fruits of oil palm; a highly processed vegetable oil used in cooking and processed foods.
OK

Brown Flaxseeds

Flaxseeds that are brown in color, rich in omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, and antioxidants. They are commonly used in baking and cooking for added nutrition and texture.
OK

sodium bicarbonate

A basic leavening agent used in baking; reacts with acids to release carbon dioxide, helping dough rise. Commonly sold as baking soda.
OK

sea salt

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

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Common questions about Fruit & Seed Oatcakes

Is Fruit & Seed Oatcakes ultra-processed?

Yes — Fruit & Seed Oatcakes by Nairn's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains sustainable palm fruit oil, a highly refined and processed oil that is considered a UPF ingredient under the NOVA-based criteria used here. The other ingredients—wholegrain oats, currants with sunflower oil, brown sugar, brown flaxseeds, sodium bicarbonate, and sea salt—do not independently trigger the UPF classification.

Which ingredients in Fruit & Seed Oatcakes are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Fruit & Seed Oatcakes as an ultra-processed marker: palm fruit oil. 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.