Marks & Spencer

Mature Cheddar & Red Onion Hand Cooked Crisps

Barcode 00722841

Scanned 17 times by Nomi users

Yes — Mature Cheddar & Red Onion Hand Cooked Crisps is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes flavourings (“arômes”) and industrially extracted additives (citric acid as an acidulant). These are characteristic of NOVA group 4 ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

potatoes

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

huile végétale (huile de colza, huile de tournesol)
OK

whey powder (milk)

Powder made from whey, the liquid remaining after milk curdles; used as a dairy ingredient in food formulations.
OK

fromage cheddar affiné déshydraté (lait)
OK

dehydrated onion

Dried onion flakes or powder used for flavoring and convenience; a basic, minimally processed ingredient.
OK

salt

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

babeurre déshydraté (lait)
OK

levure déshydratée
OK

extrait de levure déshydraté
OK

oignon de printemps déshydraté
OK

arômes (contiennent lait)
OK

persil déshydraté
OK

citric acid

A sour-tasting organic acid commonly used as a food acidifier and flavor enhancer; derived from citrus fruits and used in numerous foods and drinks as a preservative and acidity regulator.
OK

dehydrated garlic
OK

colorant: extrait de paprika

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Common questions about Mature Cheddar & Red Onion Hand Cooked Crisps

Is Mature Cheddar & Red Onion Hand Cooked Crisps ultra-processed?

Yes — Mature Cheddar & Red Onion Hand Cooked Crisps by Marks & Spencer is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes flavourings (“arômes”) and industrially extracted additives (citric acid as an acidulant). These are characteristic of NOVA group 4 ultra-processed foods.

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.