Marks & Spencer

Hand Cooked Sea Salt & Cracked Black Pepper Crisps

Barcode 00155656

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Yes — Hand Cooked Sea Salt & Cracked Black Pepper Crisps is ultra-processed.

This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because its ingredient list contains several industrially processed additives and extracts, including maltodextrin, yeast extract, and black pepper extract. According to the NOVA classification and the provided rules, these extracted and refined ingredients are characteristic of ultra-processed foods. While basic ingredients like potatoes, vegetable oils, salt, and sugar are not UPF on their own, the presence of these UPF additives means the final product is considered ultra-processed.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

potatoes

Starchy root vegetable used worldwide.
OK

vegetable oil (rapeseed oil, sunflower oil)
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

potato starch

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

sea salt

A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
OK

crushed black pepper
UPF

yeast extract

A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.
OK

sugar

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

citric acid

A weak organic acid found in citrus fruits, commonly used as an acidulant and preservative in foods and beverages.
UPF

black pepper extract

A concentrated extract from black pepper used to impart aroma and slight heat.

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Common questions about Hand Cooked Sea Salt & Cracked Black Pepper Crisps

Is Hand Cooked Sea Salt & Cracked Black Pepper Crisps ultra-processed?

Yes — Hand Cooked Sea Salt & Cracked Black Pepper Crisps by Marks & Spencer is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because its ingredient list contains several industrially processed additives and extracts, including maltodextrin, yeast extract, and black pepper extract. According to the NOVA classification and the provided rules, these extracted and refined ingredients are characteristic of ultra-processed foods. While basic ingredients like potatoes, vegetable oils, salt, and sugar are not UPF on their own, the presence of these UPF additives means the final product is considered ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in Hand Cooked Sea Salt & Cracked Black Pepper Crisps are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Hand Cooked Sea Salt & Cracked Black Pepper Crisps as ultra-processed markers: maltodextrin, yeast extract, black pepper 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.