Sainsbury's

Salt & vinegar crunchy chickpeas

Barcode 000000330770

Yes — Salt & vinegar crunchy chickpeas is ultra-processed.

This product is ultra-processed because it contains modified maize starch and modified tapioca starch, which are industrially modified starches; acacia gum, a thickener; citric acid as a pre-identified UPF acid; paprika extract, an extracted additive; and yeast extract powder, an industrially processed flavor enhancer. These additives and industrial formulations make the product UPF under the specified NOVA criteria.

Ingredients

5 ultra-processed markers

OK

chickpeas (32%)
OK

rapeseed oil maize starch
UPF

modified maize starch

A processed starch, often used as a thickener or binding agent in foods; may be treated to modify properties.
OK

potato starch

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

salt

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

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
UPF

modified tapioca starch

A starch derivative used as a thickener and texturizer; a processed ingredient.
OK

wheat starch

Starch extracted from wheat grain, used as a thickener, filler, or texture modifier in foods.
OK

cider vinegar (1,5%)
OK

thickener: acacia gum
UPF

citric acid

A naturally occurring organic acid used as an acidulant and flavor enhancer in foods; common food additive.
OK

malic arad
OK

malt vinegar

A vinegar produced from malted barley, commonly used as a condiment and in pickling. It has a tangy, malty flavor.
OK

colou:s lain caramel
OK

curcumin

Active component of turmeric; a yellow pigment used as a spice and colorant.
UPF

paprika extract

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

turmeric

A bright orange-yellow root commonly used as a spice and for its active compound curcumin, with warm, earthy, slightly peppery flavor.
UPF

yeast extract powder

Powdered extract derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, rich in amino acids and umami; used as a flavor enhancer.

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Common questions about Salt & vinegar crunchy chickpeas

Is Salt & vinegar crunchy chickpeas ultra-processed?

Yes — Salt & vinegar crunchy chickpeas by Sainsbury's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is ultra-processed because it contains modified maize starch and modified tapioca starch, which are industrially modified starches; acacia gum, a thickener; citric acid as a pre-identified UPF acid; paprika extract, an extracted additive; and yeast extract powder, an industrially processed flavor enhancer. These additives and industrial formulations make the product UPF under the specified NOVA criteria.

Which ingredients in Salt & vinegar crunchy chickpeas are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 5 ingredients in Salt & vinegar crunchy chickpeas as ultra-processed markers: modified maize starch, modified tapioca starch, citric acid, paprika extract, yeast extract powder. 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?

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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.