Marks And Spencer

sweet Chilli crisps

Barcode 00028325

Scanned 14 times by Nomi users

Yes — sweet Chilli crisps is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and extracts beyond basic culinary ingredients, specifically maltodextrin, yeast extract, generic flavouring, and herb/capsicum/chilli extracts used as concentrated additives, which meet NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

potatoes

Starchy root vegetable used worldwide.
OK

sunflower oil sugar
OK

salt - maltodextrin
OK

dried garlic

Dehydrated garlic cloves ground or whole, used as a pungent seasoning with long shelf life.
OK

dried onions ground spices (ginger coriander · star anise · cumin) dried tomatoes
OK

yeast extract acid: citric acid
UPF

paprika extract

A concentrated pigment derived from paprika used as a colorant in foods.
OK

havouring
OK

herb extract

Derived from herbs to impart aroma or flavor; can be used as a natural flavoring or aroma ingredient.
UPF

capsicum extract

A spice-derived extract from Capsicum peppers, used for flavor and/or heat in foods.
OK

chilli extract

Extract derived from chili peppers used to impart heat or flavor.
OK

dried oregano

A dried herb from the oregano plant (Origanum vulgare). Offers pungent, warm, slightly bitter flavors and is widely used in Italian and Greek cooking.
OK

chilli powder

Ground dried chili peppers used as a spice to add heat and flavor in dishes. It is a basic single-ingredient spice.

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Common questions about sweet Chilli crisps

Is sweet Chilli crisps ultra-processed?

Yes — sweet Chilli crisps by Marks And Spencer is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and extracts beyond basic culinary ingredients, specifically maltodextrin, yeast extract, generic flavouring, and herb/capsicum/chilli extracts used as concentrated additives, which meet NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in sweet Chilli crisps are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in sweet Chilli crisps as ultra-processed markers: paprika extract, capsicum 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?

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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.