Sainsbury's

Sea Salt & Black Pepper Crunch

Barcode 00483780

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Yes — Sea Salt & Black Pepper Crunch is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains added flavouring, which is an industrial additive used to enhance taste beyond basic culinary ingredients.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

broad beans (fava beans)

Dried legumes that can be rehydrated and used in soups, stews, or as a side dish.
OK

_soya_ beans
OK

black _soya_ beans
OK

_cashew_ nut
OK

sunflower oil

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

white pepper

A spice ground from ripe peppercorns with the outer husk removed, used to impart mild heat and aroma to dishes.
UPF

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
OK

citric acid

A naturally occurring weak organic acid used as an acidity regulator and preservative in foods and beverages.

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Common questions about Sea Salt & Black Pepper Crunch

Is Sea Salt & Black Pepper Crunch ultra-processed?

Yes — Sea Salt & Black Pepper Crunch by Sainsbury's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains added flavouring, which is an industrial additive used to enhance taste beyond basic culinary ingredients.

Which ingredients in Sea Salt & Black Pepper Crunch are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Sea Salt & Black Pepper Crunch as an ultra-processed marker: flavouring. 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.