Lidl

Lightly salted hand cooked potato crisps

Barcode 4056489559528

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No — Lightly salted hand cooked potato crisps is not ultra-processed.

Ingredients are potatoes, sunflower oil, and sea salt only. These are basic culinary ingredients without any industrial additives, flavorings, or refined industrial sweeteners, so under NOVA this would not be classified as ultra-processed.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

71% 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

sea salt

A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.

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Common questions about Lightly salted hand cooked potato crisps

Is Lightly salted hand cooked potato crisps ultra-processed?

No — Lightly salted hand cooked potato crisps by Lidl is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Ingredients are potatoes, sunflower oil, and sea salt only. These are basic culinary ingredients without any industrial additives, flavorings, or refined industrial sweeteners, so under NOVA this would not be classified as ultra-processed.

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.