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Banana cihips

Barcode 10150634

Yes — Banana cihips is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes unspecified flavouring, which is an industrial additive according to NOVA. Other ingredients (banana, coconut oil, sugar) are not UPF by themselves, but the presence of flavouring makes the overall product UPF.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

banana (53%)
OK

coconut oil

Oil pressed from mature coconuts, used for cooking and baking.
OK

sugar

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

flavouring. nutrit allergy advice - may contain traces of typical energy fat peanut
OK

nuts and sesame. storage -

Common questions about Banana cihips

Is Banana cihips ultra-processed?

Yes — Banana cihips by Whole Foods is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes unspecified flavouring, which is an industrial additive according to NOVA. Other ingredients (banana, coconut oil, sugar) are not UPF by themselves, but the presence of flavouring makes the overall product UPF.

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.