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Red Pepper Pitta Chips by Marks & Spencer
Marks & Spencer

Red Pepper Pitta Chips

Barcode 00772600
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Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Red Pepper Pitta Chips is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains extracted and isolated additives/industrial ingredients including yeast extract (a flavor enhancer) and capsicum extract and chilli extract (concentrated extracts), which fall under NOVA ultra-processed criteria.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    wheat flour
    Milled wheat flour, commonly fortified with minerals and vitamins (calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin).
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • OK
    dried red peppers
    Dried red peppers (peppers are dried to preserve and concentrate flavor).
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    dried yeast
    Dehydrated yeast used as a leavening agent or flavoring in baking and fermentation.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • UPF
    dried yeast extract
    A concentrated savory extract derived from yeast, used as a flavor enhancer with a strong umami profile (similar to Marmite or Vegemite). It is produced by concentrating yeast autolyzates and is considered an ultra-processed extract.
  • OK
    dried balsamic vinegar
    A concentrated form of balsamic vinegar, a traditional grape-based condiment. As a processed liquid condiment, it is used for acidity and sweetness in dishes and is not typically considered ultra-processed.
  • OK
    dried onions
    Dehydrated onion flakes or powder used to impart onion flavour; essentially a preserved form of a basic vegetable.
  • OK
    dried garlic
    Dehydrated garlic cloves ground or whole, used as a pungent seasoning with long shelf life.
  • OK
    ground smoked paprika
    Powdered spice made from dried, smoke-cured peppers. A basic single-ingredient spice used for seasoning; not an ultra-processed ingredient.
  • OK
    ground paprika
    A ground spice made from dried peppers, used for color and flavor.
  • OK
    dried tomatoes
    Tomatoes dried to remove moisture, used for flavor, color, and texture.
  • UPF
    citric acid
    A sour-tasting acidulant used as a preservative and pH adjuster in foods.
  • OK
    chilli extract
    Extract derived from chili peppers used to impart heat or flavor.
  • OK
    chilli powder
    Ground dried chili peppers used as a spice to add heat and flavor in dishes. It is a basic single-ingredient spice.
  • OK
    ground cumin
    A spice made from dried, ground seeds of Cuminum cyminum. Warm, earthy, slightly citrusy flavor commonly used in Indian, Middle Eastern, and Mexican cuisines.
  • UPF
    capsicum extract
    A spice-derived extract from Capsicum peppers, used for flavor and/or heat in foods.
  • UPF
    paprika extract color
    Color additive derived from paprika, used to impart red-orange color to foods.
  • OK
    dried oregano
    A dried herb from the oregano plant (Origanum vulgare). Offers pungent, warm, slightly bitter flavors and is widely used in Italian and Greek cooking.

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Common questions about Red Pepper Pitta Chips

Is Red Pepper Pitta Chips ultra-processed?

Yes — Red Pepper Pitta Chips by Marks & Spencer is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains extracted and isolated additives/industrial ingredients including yeast extract (a flavor enhancer) and capsicum extract and chilli extract (concentrated extracts), which fall under NOVA ultra-processed criteria.

Which ingredients in Red Pepper Pitta Chips are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Red Pepper Pitta Chips as ultra-processed markers: dried yeast extract, citric acid, capsicum extract, paprika extract color. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Red Pepper Pitta Chips?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Sea Salt Lentil Chips by Proper, Lentil Chips by Eat Real. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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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