Onion Snack Crisps

Barcode 000000676960

Yes — Onion Snack Crisps is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives: palm oil (highly refined oil), flavourings (industrial flavour additives), maltodextrin (industrially processed sugar/starch), E471 and generic emulsifier (mono- and diglycerides and other emulsifying agents), and paprika extract used as a color/flavor additive. These ingredients place the product in the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category, even though it also contains some basic ingredients like potato starch, wheat flour, salt, and spices.

Ingredients

6 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

caramelised sugar

A sugar that has been heated to develop a caramel flavor and color; essentially a processed form of sugar.
OK

red onion powder
UPF

flavourings

Flavourings are additives that are used to enhance or impart flavor to food products. They are considered ultra-processed as they are synthetic or natural substances that are typically extracted, isolated, or synthesized for their flavor properties.
OK

wheat

A staple cereal grain used in foods; a basic ingredient in flour, bread, and many products.
OK

wheat flour

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

calcium carbonate

A basic inorganic calcium salt used as a nutrition supplement and anticaking agent in foods.
OK

rice flour

A finely milled flour from milled rice, commonly used as a gluten-free thickener or flour substitute in baking and cooking.
UPF

maltodextrin

A white powder made from starch that has been partially hydrolyzed; used as a thickener or filler and widely used as a food additive.
OK

hydrolyzed maize protein

A protein hydrolysate derived from maize (corn). Used as a flavor enhancer or a source of protein; sometimes known as hydrolyzed corn protein. It may contain free amino acids and small peptides.
UPF

mono- and diglycerides

A common food additive used as an emulsifier made from glycerides of fatty acids; often derived from vegetable fats. It helps improve texture and shelf-life.
UPF

emulsifier

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

soya lecithins
OK

black pepper

A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.
UPF

paprika extract

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

Common questions about Onion Snack Crisps

Is Onion Snack Crisps ultra-processed?

Yes — Onion Snack Crisps is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives: palm oil (highly refined oil), flavourings (industrial flavour additives), maltodextrin (industrially processed sugar/starch), E471 and generic emulsifier (mono- and diglycerides and other emulsifying agents), and paprika extract used as a color/flavor additive. These ingredients place the product in the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category, even though it also contains some basic ingredients like potato starch, wheat flour, salt, and spices.

Which ingredients in Onion Snack Crisps are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 6 ingredients in Onion Snack Crisps as ultra-processed markers: palm oil, flavourings, maltodextrin, mono- and diglycerides, emulsifier, 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.