Classic Crackers

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Classic Crackers scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Chemical Preservatives (With Tbhq For Freshness): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
• Corn-Based Sweeteners (High Fructose Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
• Emulsifiers (Soy Lecithin): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.

Within Cookies & Crackers, this product is more processed than about 51% of the 18,630 products we've analyzed.

Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.

What These Ingredients Tell Us

We group Classic Crackers' ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.

Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator

In this product: Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid). Canola And/Or Soybean And/Or Palm Oil.

Fortification often compensates for processing losses.

Processed Vegetable ProductsProcessing indicator

In this product: Dehydrated Vegetable Blend (Carrot, Onion, Cabbage, Tomato, Parsley, Red And Green Bell Peppers).

Extracts and powders indicate processing.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Food Bases & AlkalisProcessing indicator

In this product: Leavening (Baking Soda And/Or Calcium Phosphate).

Common in baking, excessive use indicates processing.

Natural PreservativesProcessing indicator

In this product: Sodium Sulfite.

Natural sources but industrial application.