Snacktastic

Sweet and salted popcorn

Barcode 20449667

Scanned 15 times by Nomi users

No — Sweet and salted popcorn is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid and consists only of basic culinary ingredients: maize (corn), standard vegetable oils (sunflower, rapeseed), sugar, and salt. There are no industrial additives (emulsifiers, flavor enhancers, artificial sweeteners, industrial syrups, or refined palm fruit oil) or compound formulations that would classify this as ultra-processed according to the given NOVA-based criteria.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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maize (corn)

A basic staple grain used as a food ingredient; kernels from Zea mays.
OK

vegetable oils in varying proportions (sunflower, rapeseed)
OK

sugar

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

salt

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

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Common questions about Sweet and salted popcorn

Is Sweet and salted popcorn ultra-processed?

No — Sweet and salted popcorn by Snacktastic is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid and consists only of basic culinary ingredients: maize (corn), standard vegetable oils (sunflower, rapeseed), sugar, and salt. There are no industrial additives (emulsifiers, flavor enhancers, artificial sweeteners, industrial syrups, or refined palm fruit oil) or compound formulations that would classify this as ultra-processed according to the given NOVA-based 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.