Sainsbury's

Taste the Difference Sea Salt & Suffolk Cider Vinegar Potato Crisps

Barcode 00355827

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No — Taste the Difference Sea Salt & Suffolk Cider Vinegar Potato Crisps is not ultra-processed.

This product contains simple ingredients such as potatoes, sunflower oil, sea salt, salt, cider vinegar powder, citric acid, and apple powder. These are basic culinary ingredients or traditional food acids rather than industrial formulations, refined syrups, or cosmetic additives. There are no artificial sweeteners, emulsifiers, stabilizers, thickeners, flavor enhancers, or highly processed oils like palm fruit oil present, so it does not meet the criteria for an ultra-processed food.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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potato

A starchy tuber, a common staple food used as a vegetable. Can be prepared in many ways (boiled, fried, baked).
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sunflower oil

A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
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suffolk cider vinegar powder

Powdered form of cider vinegar, produced by drying cider vinegar into a powder for use as a flavoring or seasoning.
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sea salt

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

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
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citric acid and apple powder

A blend consisting of citric acid and apple powder, used as a flavoring or acidity regulator.

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Is Taste the Difference Sea Salt & Suffolk Cider Vinegar Potato Crisps ultra-processed?

No — Taste the Difference Sea Salt & Suffolk Cider Vinegar Potato Crisps by Sainsbury's is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product contains simple ingredients such as potatoes, sunflower oil, sea salt, salt, cider vinegar powder, citric acid, and apple powder. These are basic culinary ingredients or traditional food acids rather than industrial formulations, refined syrups, or cosmetic additives. There are no artificial sweeteners, emulsifiers, stabilizers, thickeners, flavor enhancers, or highly processed oils like palm fruit oil present, so it does not meet the criteria for an ultra-processed food.

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.

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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.