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Yes — Deluxe Sea Salt & Balsamic Vinegar Crisps is ultra-processed.
Classified as ultra-processed because the seasoning contains maltodextrin, which is an industrially processed carbohydrate additive used as a bulking agent and flavour carrier. Presence of any such industrial formulations makes the overall product UPF under NOVA guidelines.
Similar products that aren't ultra-processed — swap and keep the flavour.
Other crisps, snacks & nuts Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
Lightly Salted Potato Chips
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Not UPF
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Corn Smoked BBQ Crunchy Corn
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Salted Popcorn
Propercorn,John West
Not UPF
Unsalted Roasted Nuts
KP
Not UPF
Proper corn sea salt
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Doritos
Doritos
Not UPF
hula hoops original
KP Snacks
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Sharwood's Poppadoms, Plain
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Walnuts
Iceland,Tesco
Not UPF
Yes — Deluxe Sea Salt & Balsamic Vinegar Crisps by Lidl is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the seasoning contains maltodextrin, which is an industrially processed carbohydrate additive used as a bulking agent and flavour carrier. Presence of any such industrial formulations makes the overall product UPF under NOVA guidelines.
Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Lightly Salted Potato chips by Kettle, Anglesey sea salt crisps by Pipers, Walkers Ready Salted Crisps 6pk by Walkers. See the healthier alternatives above for details.
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.
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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.