Beef Snack Crackers

Barcode 840164506365

Yes — Beef Snack Crackers is ultra-processed.

The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA, including palm oil (highly refined fat), barley malt extract (industrially processed flavor enhancer), natural flavourings (industrial flavoring agents), dried beef (ready-to-eat processed meat), generic emulsifier and soya lecithin (emulsifying agents), and paprika extract (industrial color/flavor extract). These additives and industrial ingredients classify the product as ultra-processed.

Ingredients

7 ultra-processed markers

OK

potato starch

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

salt

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

yeast

A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
UPF

Barley Malt Extract

Barley malt extract is a sweetener made from malted barley grains.
UPF

natural flavourings

Flavorings derived from natural sources used to impart taste or aroma; typically a mix of essential oils, compounds, or extracts.
OK

wheat flour

Ground wheat used as a basic baking/ cooking staple. A single-ingredient cereal product.
UPF

dried beef

Meat that has been dried or cured for preservation; ready-to-eat processed meat.
OK

dried onions

Dehydrated onion flakes or powder used to impart onion flavour; essentially a preserved form of a basic vegetable.
UPF

emulsifier

A generic food additive that helps blend ingredients with different phases (oil and water); often an industrial or processed ingredient.
UPF

soya lecithin

A soy-derived emulsifier used to improve texture and stability in foods.
OK

natural colour
UPF

paprika extract

Concentrated flavor ingredient derived from paprika (capsicum) used to impart paprika flavor without the physical pepper pieces.
OK

fortified with calcium
OK

iron

Essential mineral used as a nutrient or fortifying ingredient in foods.
OK

vitamin b3 / niacin

Vitamin B3 (niacin) used as a nutrient fortification additive in foods; not a standalone food item but a fortification agent.
OK

b1 and folic acid

Common questions about Beef Snack Crackers

Is Beef Snack Crackers ultra-processed?

Yes — Beef Snack Crackers is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA, including palm oil (highly refined fat), barley malt extract (industrially processed flavor enhancer), natural flavourings (industrial flavoring agents), dried beef (ready-to-eat processed meat), generic emulsifier and soya lecithin (emulsifying agents), and paprika extract (industrial color/flavor extract). These additives and industrial ingredients classify the product as ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in Beef Snack Crackers are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 7 ingredients in Beef Snack Crackers as ultra-processed markers: palm oil, Barley Malt Extract, natural flavourings, dried beef, emulsifier, soya lecithin, paprika extract. 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.