Cheese Crisps

Barcode 29362936

Yes — Cheese Crisps is ultra-processed.

Product contains UPF ingredients including yeast extract and natural colour: paprika extract, as well as industrially processed components like corn crisps and multiple dried dairy powders, so it is classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4).

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

dried potatoes (36%)
OK

sunflower oil

A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
OK

potato starch

A basic, finely ground starch derived from potatoes; used as a thickener and binder in foods.
OK

corn crisps (13%)
OK

salt

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

dried whey (milk)

Powdered whey, the liquid whey component dried for use as a dairy protein and flavoring in foods.
OK

dried cheese (milk) (2%)
OK

lactose

A disaccharide sugar derived from milk (glucose + galactose). Common dairy carbohydrate.
OK

dried cheddar cheese (milk) (1%)
UPF

yeast extract

A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.
OK

sugar

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

dried cream (milk)
OK

dried skimmed milk

Dried skimmed milk is powdered milk with fat removed, used as a dairy ingredient to provide protein and calcium.
UPF

paprika extract (natural colour)

Paprika-derived extract used as a natural food colourant; an isolated extract.
OK

curcumin

Active component of turmeric; a yellow pigment used as a spice and colorant.

Common questions about Cheese Crisps

Is Cheese Crisps ultra-processed?

Yes — Cheese Crisps is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Product contains UPF ingredients including yeast extract and natural colour: paprika extract, as well as industrially processed components like corn crisps and multiple dried dairy powders, so it is classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4).

Which ingredients in Cheese Crisps are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Cheese Crisps as ultra-processed markers: yeast extract, paprika extract (natural colour). 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.