Lidl

hand cooked potato crisps

Barcode 4056489540076

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Yes — hand cooked potato crisps is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because the mature cheddar and red onion flavoured seasoning includes industrially processed ingredients such as natural flavourings and yeast extract, which are characteristic of ultra-processed foods in the NOVA classification.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

hand cooked potato crisps with a mature cheddar cheese and red onion flavoured seasoning ingredients 65% potatoes
OK

sunflower oil

A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
OK

7% mature cheddar and red onion flavoured seasoning (dried cheddar cheese [mature cheddar cheese (milk), cheddar cheese (milk)], dried onion, dried yeast extract, salt, rice flour, dried buttermilk, sugar, dried yeast, dried red onion, natural flavourings, dried parsley)
OK

allergy advice for allergens
OK

see ingredients in bold
OK

liel typical values energy

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Common questions about hand cooked potato crisps

Is hand cooked potato crisps ultra-processed?

Yes — hand cooked potato crisps by Lidl is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because the mature cheddar and red onion flavoured seasoning includes industrially processed ingredients such as natural flavourings and yeast extract, which are characteristic of ultra-processed foods in the NOVA classification.

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.