Corn Snack Chips

Barcode 402060900571

Yes — Corn Snack Chips is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes yeast extract, which is an industrially produced flavor enhancer considered a UPF ingredient under NOVA guidelines. Other ingredients like vegetable oil, rice flour, paprika, salt, onion powder, citric acid, and generic spices are not necessarily UPF by themselves, but the presence of yeast extract is sufficient to classify the overall product as ultra-processed.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

corn tortilla
OK

vegetable oil

A basic culinary oil extracted from various plant sources used for cooking and frying.
OK

rice flour

A finely milled flour from milled rice, commonly used as a gluten-free thickener or flour substitute in baking and cooking.
OK

paprika

A ground spice made from dried red peppers (Capsicum species), used for color and flavor in many cuisines.
OK

salt

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

onion powder

Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
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

citric acid

A weak organic acid found in citrus fruits, commonly used as an acidulant and preservative in foods and beverages.
OK

spices

diverse plant extracts used to flavor foods; can refer to a mix of single or blended seasonings.

Common questions about Corn Snack Chips

Is Corn Snack Chips ultra-processed?

Yes — Corn Snack Chips is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes yeast extract, which is an industrially produced flavor enhancer considered a UPF ingredient under NOVA guidelines. Other ingredients like vegetable oil, rice flour, paprika, salt, onion powder, citric acid, and generic spices are not necessarily UPF by themselves, but the presence of yeast extract is sufficient to classify the overall product as ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in Corn Snack Chips are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Corn Snack Chips as an ultra-processed marker: yeast extract. 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.