Snaktastic

Sour Cream And Onion Potato Chips

Barcode 4056489902454

Yes — Sour Cream And Onion Potato Chips is ultra-processed.

Not a great choice for everyday eating.

This product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrially processed ingredients and additives identified as UPF contributors: glucose syrup, dextrose, natural flavouring, citric acid, yeast extract, and onion extract. It also contains maltodextrin, a refined industrial carbohydrate commonly used in seasoning formulations. These ingredients, together with the ready-to-eat formulated potato-chip product, place it in the ultra-processed category.

Ingredients

6 ultra-processed markers

OK

47% potato flakes
OK

27% high oleic sunflower oil
OK

wheat starch

Starch extracted from wheat grain, used as a thickener, filler, or texture modifier in foods.
UPF

glucose syrup

A processed syrup made from starch (usually corn) consisting mainly of glucose; commonly used as a sweetener and thickener.
OK

sour cream & onion flavour seasoning (maltodextrin, sugar, salt, rice flour)
UPF

dextrose

A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.
OK

whey powder

Dairy-derived protein powder from whey, commonly used in supplements and baked goods.
OK

onion powder

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

natural flavouring

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

citric acid

A naturally occurring organic acid used as an acidulant and flavor enhancer in foods; common food additive.
OK

malic acid; sour cream powder (milk)
UPF

yeast extract

A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.
UPF

onion extract

A liquid extract derived from onions used as a flavoring agent in foods.
OK

potato starch

A basic, finely ground starch derived from potatoes; used as a thickener and binder in foods.
OK

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
OK

salt. allergy advice

Common questions about Sour Cream And Onion Potato Chips

Is Sour Cream And Onion Potato Chips ultra-processed?

Yes — Sour Cream And Onion Potato Chips by Snaktastic is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrially processed ingredients and additives identified as UPF contributors: glucose syrup, dextrose, natural flavouring, citric acid, yeast extract, and onion extract. It also contains maltodextrin, a refined industrial carbohydrate commonly used in seasoning formulations. These ingredients, together with the ready-to-eat formulated potato-chip product, place it in the ultra-processed category.

Which ingredients in Sour Cream And Onion Potato Chips are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 6 ingredients in Sour Cream And Onion Potato Chips as ultra-processed markers: glucose syrup, dextrose, natural flavouring, citric acid, yeast extract, onion 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.