Marks And Spencer

Lightly Salted Sea Salted Popped Chips

Barcode 29386321

Yes — Lightly Salted Sea Salted Popped Chips is ultra-processed.

Contains maltodextrin (an industrially processed sugar) and dried yeast extract (a processed flavor enhancer), which make it ultra-processed according to NOVA. Also includes acidity regulator E332 and potassium chloride, both industrial additives used in formulated snack products.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

UPF

dried potatoes (47%), rice flour, rapeseed oil, potato starch, cornflour, maize flour, maltodextrin, sugar, acidity regulator: e332

A blended ingredient list containing dried potatoes and several starches with oil and sugar; includes an acidity regulator (E332). Common in packaged snacks or prepared foods.
UPF

citric acid, potassium chloride, salt, sea salt, dried yeast extract, vitamin d

Flavor and seasoning blend with acidic, electrolyte, and yeast extract components; includes marketing text and vitamin D claims.
OK

salt substitute

French-labeled salt substitute product with marketing text and packaging notes; includes production info and sustainability messaging.

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Common questions about Lightly Salted Sea Salted Popped Chips

Is Lightly Salted Sea Salted Popped Chips ultra-processed?

Yes — Lightly Salted Sea Salted Popped Chips by Marks And Spencer is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Contains maltodextrin (an industrially processed sugar) and dried yeast extract (a processed flavor enhancer), which make it ultra-processed according to NOVA. Also includes acidity regulator E332 and potassium chloride, both industrial additives used in formulated snack products.

Which ingredients in Lightly Salted Sea Salted Popped Chips are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Lightly Salted Sea Salted Popped Chips as ultra-processed markers: dried potatoes (47%), rice flour, rapeseed oil, potato starch, cornflour, maize flour, maltodextrin, sugar, acidity regulator: e332, citric acid, potassium chloride, salt, sea salt, dried yeast extract, vitamin d. 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?

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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.