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Salted Crisps by Marks & Spencers
Marks & Spencers

Salted Crisps

Barcode 29436743
Not Ultra-Processed

No — Salted Crisps is not ultra-processed.

A simple, lightly processed snack—not ultra-processed.

This is a simple potato snack made from potatoes, sunflower or rapeseed oil, and sea salt. These are basic culinary ingredients, and no industrial additives or UPF markers such as flavourings, emulsifiers, refined specialty oils, or isolated sweeteners are apparent. The product is processed, but its ingredients do not meet the specified criteria for ultra-processing.

Common questions about Salted Crisps

Is Salted Crisps ultra-processed?

No — Salted Crisps by Marks & Spencers is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). This is a simple potato snack made from potatoes, sunflower or rapeseed oil, and sea salt. These are basic culinary ingredients, and no industrial additives or UPF markers such as flavourings, emulsifiers, refined specialty oils, or isolated sweeteners are apparent. The product is processed, but its ingredients do not meet the specified criteria for ultra-processing.

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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