Beef Snack Crisps

Barcode 29420803

Yes — Beef Snack Crisps is ultra-processed.

Contains palm oil, flavourings, and emulsifier (soya lecithin), which are ultra-processed additives according to NOVA. Therefore the overall product is classified as ultra-processed.

Ingredients

6 ultra-processed markers

OK

potato starch

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

palm oil

A widely used edible oil pressed from the fruit of oil palms; a basic culinary oil but highly processed in many commercial products.
UPF

flavourings

Flavourings are additives that are used to enhance or impart flavor to food products. They are considered ultra-processed as they are synthetic or natural substances that are typically extracted, isolated, or synthesized for their flavor properties.
OK

wheat flour

Ground wheat flour commonly used as a basic baking ingredient; contains gluten.
UPF

wheat starch

Extracted starch from wheat; used as a thickener or texturizer in foods.
OK

calcium carbonate

A basic inorganic calcium salt used as a nutrition supplement and anticaking agent in foods.
OK

vinegar

A sour-tasting liquid produced by fermentation, widely used as a condiment and preservative.
OK

thiamine

A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B1) used as a nutrient and fortification additive.
UPF

dried beef

Meat that has been dried or cured for preservation; ready-to-eat processed meat.
OK

onion

A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
UPF

soy lecithin

A natural emulsifier derived from soybeans used to improve texture and mix fats with water.
UPF

paprika extract (natural colour)

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

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Common questions about Beef Snack Crisps

Is Beef Snack Crisps ultra-processed?

Yes — Beef Snack Crisps is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Contains palm oil, flavourings, and emulsifier (soya lecithin), which are ultra-processed additives according to NOVA. Therefore the overall product is classified as ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in Beef Snack Crisps are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 6 ingredients in Beef Snack Crisps as ultra-processed markers: palm oil, flavourings, wheat starch, dried beef, soy lecithin, 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?

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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.