Marks And spencer

Salt and vinegar chips

Barcode 00492720

Scanned 17 times by Nomi users

Yes — Salt and vinegar chips is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes maltodextrin and dehydrated yeast extract, which are industrially processed ingredients used as flavor enhancers, as well as multiple acidifying agents (citric acid, malic acid, tartaric acid). These extracted and isolated additives go beyond basic culinary ingredients and meet the NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

potatoes

A starchy tuber and a staple ingredient used widely in cooking and prepared dishes.
OK

huile de tournesol oléique
UPF

maltodextrin

A white powder produced from starch (usually corn, rice, or potato) through acid or enzymatic hydrolysis. It is used as a thickener, filler, or instantizing agent in foods.
OK

salt

A mineral compound used as a seasoning and preservative; is a fundamental food ingredient.
OK

vinaigre i de malt d'orge déshydraté
OK

sugar

A basic, single-ingredient sweetener derived from sugarcane or sugar beet.
OK

extrait de levure déshydraté
OK

acidifiant : acide citrique, acide malique, acide tartrique. ; pour les allergènes, voir les ingrédients indiqués : en gras. i ces chips ondulées réduites en matières grasses : : contiennent au moins 30% de matières grasses \ totales en moins et au moins 30% de graisses saturées en moins comparé aux chips i. ondulées classiques

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Common questions about Salt and vinegar chips

Is Salt and vinegar chips ultra-processed?

Yes — Salt and vinegar chips by Marks And spencer is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes maltodextrin and dehydrated yeast extract, which are industrially processed ingredients used as flavor enhancers, as well as multiple acidifying agents (citric acid, malic acid, tartaric acid). These extracted and isolated additives go beyond basic culinary ingredients and meet the NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Salt and vinegar chips are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Salt and vinegar chips as an ultra-processed marker: maltodextrin. 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.