By Sainsbury's

Corn Thins

Barcode 00156301

Scanned 16 times by Nomi users

Yes — Corn Thins is ultra-processed.

The product contains sunflower lecithin, an emulsifier, which is an industrial additive. According to NOVA, the presence of such emulsifiers makes the product ultra-processed, even though the base ingredients (corn, oil, salt) are simple.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

corn

Corn is a basic cereal grain (Zea mays) used as a staple food around the world. It can be consumed as kernels, ground into cornmeal or flour, and processed into products like popcorn and corn oil.
OK

sea salt

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

high olec sunflower oil
UPF

sunflower lecithin

Emulsifier derived from sunflower seeds used to stabilize emulsions in foods.

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Common questions about Corn Thins

Is Corn Thins ultra-processed?

Yes — Corn Thins by By Sainsbury's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains sunflower lecithin, an emulsifier, which is an industrial additive. According to NOVA, the presence of such emulsifiers makes the product ultra-processed, even though the base ingredients (corn, oil, salt) are simple.

Which ingredients in Corn Thins are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Corn Thins as an ultra-processed marker: sunflower lecithin. 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.