Cheese Snack Crisps

Barcode 200000282

Yes — Cheese Snack Crisps is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial flavouring, cheese powder, whey protein, and added acids, colours, and antioxidant additives, which are hallmark characteristics of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

5 ultra-processed markers

OK

potatoes

Starchy root vegetable used worldwide.
OK

vegetable oils (sunfio rapeseed, in varying proportions)

A blend of plant-based cooking oils, including rapeseed (canola) and potentially other vegetable oils. Used as a basic fat in food formulations.
UPF

cheese & o seasoning [dried onion

Seasoning mix containing cheese as a flavoring component and dried onion; may include salt and flavor enhancers. Likely used to impart cheesy flavor in snack products.
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
OK

dried milk whey lactose (from milk)

Dried whey lactose derived from milk; lactose is a sugar from dairy. Used as an ingredient for sweetness or functional properties in dairy or baked goods.
OK

sugar

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

flavoring (contois milk)

A flavoring additive derived from milk, used to impart dairy-like notes in foods.
UPF

cheese powder (from milk)

Powdered cheese product made from milk; a processed dairy ingredient often used for flavoring and color in snacks and sauces.
OK

dried yeast

Dehydrated yeast used as a leavening agent or flavoring in baking and fermentation.
UPF

citric acid

An organic acid used as an acidity regulator and flavor enhancer in foods.
OK

malic acid

An organic acid used as a acidity regulator and flavouring component in foods; often derived from natural sources.
UPF

whey protein (from milk)

A protein supplement derived from milk, obtained through processing to concentrate protein.
OK

dried garlic

Dehydrated garlic cloves ground or whole, used as a pungent seasoning with long shelf life.
OK

colours (annatto bixin, paprika extract)

Food colorings using annatto (bixin) and paprika extract as color additives.
OK

antioxidants (rosemary extract, ascorbic acid, tocopherol rich extract, citric acid)

A blend of antioxidant additives including plant extract (rosemary), ascorbic acid, tocopherol rich extract and citric acid; includes an allergy advisory about soya.
OK

mustard

Seeds and/or prepared mustard used as a spice or condiment; a basic spice/condiment ingredient in cooking.

Common questions about Cheese Snack Crisps

Is Cheese Snack Crisps ultra-processed?

Yes — Cheese Snack Crisps is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial flavouring, cheese powder, whey protein, and added acids, colours, and antioxidant additives, which are hallmark characteristics of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Cheese Snack Crisps are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 5 ingredients in Cheese Snack Crisps as ultra-processed markers: cheese & o seasoning [dried onion, flavoring (contois milk), cheese powder (from milk), citric acid, whey protein (from milk). 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.