Maize Snack Crisps

Barcode 036695676831

Yes — Maize Snack Crisps is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including glucose (an industrially refined sugar), maize extract powder (a processed extract), unspecified flavouring, and lemon flavouring. These extracted and formulated additives place it in the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category, despite the presence of some basic ingredients like maize flour and rapeseed oil.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

maize flour

Finely ground maize used as a staple ingredient in baking and cooking; a basic food commodity.
OK

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
OK

rice flour

A finely milled flour from milled rice, commonly used as a gluten-free thickener or flour substitute in baking and cooking.
OK

sea salt

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

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

glucose

A simple monosaccharide (basic sugar) commonly used as a sweetener and energy source in foods.
OK

maize extract powder
OK

garlic powder

Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.
OK

onion powder

Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
OK

paprika powder

Ground dried red paprika peppers used as a spice to add color and mild to moderate heat.
OK

citric acid

A weak organic acid found in citrus fruits, commonly used as an acidulant and preservative in foods and beverages.
OK

tomato powder

Powdered tomato used as a flavoring or ingredient, a minimally processed dried tomato product.
UPF

flavouring

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

lemon flavouring
OK

bell peppers

Common questions about Maize Snack Crisps

Is Maize Snack Crisps ultra-processed?

Yes — Maize Snack Crisps is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including glucose (an industrially refined sugar), maize extract powder (a processed extract), unspecified flavouring, and lemon flavouring. These extracted and formulated additives place it in the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category, despite the presence of some basic ingredients like maize flour and rapeseed oil.

Which ingredients in Maize Snack Crisps are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Maize Snack Crisps 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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.