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Pea Snack Sweet Chilli & Lemon Flavour

Barcode 20072759

Scanned 13 times by Nomi users

Yes — Pea Snack Sweet Chilli & Lemon Flavour is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and processed ingredients such as maltodextrin, yeast extract (a flavor enhancer), generic flavouring, and colour (paprika extract used as an additive), which fall under NOVA ultra-processed criteria.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

72% marrowfat peas
OK

rapeseed oil

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

white rice flour

A finely milled flour made from milled white rice, used as a gluten-free baking base and thickener.
OK

sweet chilli
OK

lemon seasoning (sugar, salt, spices, dried tomato, yeast extract, maltodextrin, dried spirit vinegar [maltodextrin, spirit vinegar, dried onion, dried garlic, flavouring, spice extracts, acid: citric acidi sunflower oil, colour: paprika extract)
OK

firming agent: calcium carbonate
OK

allergy advice may contain milk and soya

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Common questions about Pea Snack Sweet Chilli & Lemon Flavour

Is Pea Snack Sweet Chilli & Lemon Flavour ultra-processed?

Yes — Pea Snack Sweet Chilli & Lemon Flavour by VITASIA is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and processed ingredients such as maltodextrin, yeast extract (a flavor enhancer), generic flavouring, and colour (paprika extract used as an additive), which fall under NOVA ultra-processed criteria.

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.