Lidl

Cheddar and Red Onion crisps

Barcode 4056489520009

Scanned 15 times by Nomi users

Yes — Cheddar and Red Onion crisps is ultra-processed.

The product is UPF because it contains industrial additives and processed ingredients such as natural flavouring and dried yeast extract used as a flavour enhancer. These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and place the product in the ultra-processed NOVA category.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

65% potatoes
OK

sunflower oil

A basic cooking oil pressed from sunflower seeds, used for frying, roasting, and dressing.
OK

rapeseed

A basic agricultural oilseed used to produce rapeseed oil; commonly pressed or extracted for cooking. Used as a culinary ingredient.
OK

7% mature cheddar and red onion flavour seasoning (dried whey (milk), dried onion, sea salt)
OK

sugar

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

dried cheese (milk)
OK

salt

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

dried yeast extract. dried parsley
UPF

natural flavouring

A generic flavoring ingredient derived from natural sources used to impart aroma or taste; may include essential oils or extracts.
OK

dried red onion
OK

citric acid

A naturally occurring weak organic acid used as an acidity regulator and preservative in foods and beverages.

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Common questions about Cheddar and Red Onion crisps

Is Cheddar and Red Onion crisps ultra-processed?

Yes — Cheddar and Red Onion crisps by Lidl is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is UPF because it contains industrial additives and processed ingredients such as natural flavouring and dried yeast extract used as a flavour enhancer. These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and place the product in the ultra-processed NOVA category.

Which ingredients in Cheddar and Red Onion crisps are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Cheddar and Red Onion crisps as an ultra-processed marker: natural flavouring. 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.