Aldi, Specially Selected

Root vegetable and sea salt crisps

Barcode 4088600057910

Scanned 21 times by Nomi users

No — Root vegetable and sea salt crisps is not ultra-processed.

Ingredients are simply vegetables (parsnip, beetroot, carrot), sunflower oil, and sea salt. These are basic culinary ingredients without industrial additives, refined syrups, flavorings, or emulsifiers, so this product is not classified as ultra-processed according to NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

vegetables (61%) (parsnip, beetroot, carrot)
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.

More in Crisps, Snacks & Nuts

See all Crisps, Snacks & Nuts →

Other crisps, snacks & nuts products Nomi has analysed ingredient by ingredient.

Common questions about Root vegetable and sea salt crisps

Is Root vegetable and sea salt crisps ultra-processed?

No — Root vegetable and sea salt crisps by Aldi, Specially Selected is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Ingredients are simply vegetables (parsnip, beetroot, carrot), sunflower oil, and sea salt. These are basic culinary ingredients without industrial additives, refined syrups, flavorings, or emulsifiers, so this product is not classified as ultra-processed according to NOVA.

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.