Aldi

Homestyle Chips - Straight Cut

Barcode 4088600101125

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Yes — Homestyle Chips - Straight Cut is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF). It contains several industrially processed ingredients and additives, including dextrose, maltodextrin, dextrin, modified potato starch, xanthan gum (a thickener), and paprika extract. In particular, dextrose and paprika extract are pre-identified UPF ingredients. These are not basic culinary ingredients but processed additives used for texture, flavor, and structure, which places the product in the ultra-processed category under NOVA.

Ingredients

6 ultra-processed markers

OK

potatoes 91%
OK

sunflower oil 5%
UPF

modified potato starch

Starch derived from potatoes that has been chemically or physically modified for functional properties in processed foods.
OK

rice flour

A finely milled flour from milled rice, commonly used as a gluten-free thickener or flour substitute in baking and cooking.
UPF

dextrin

A carbohydrate derived from starch, often used as a thickener or binder in foods.
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
OK

raising agents (diphosphates, sodium carbonates)

Common baking raising agents using phosphate salts and carbonates to release carbon dioxide in doughs and batters.
UPF

dextrose

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

maltodextrin

A white powder made from starch that has been partially hydrolyzed; used as a thickener or filler and widely used as a food additive.
UPF

paprika extract

Concentrated flavor ingredient derived from paprika (capsicum) used to impart paprika flavor without the physical pepper pieces.
OK

curcuma powder
UPF

xanthan gum

A fermented polysaccharide thickener used as a food additive to improve texture.

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Common questions about Homestyle Chips - Straight Cut

Is Homestyle Chips - Straight Cut ultra-processed?

Yes — Homestyle Chips - Straight Cut by Aldi is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF). It contains several industrially processed ingredients and additives, including dextrose, maltodextrin, dextrin, modified potato starch, xanthan gum (a thickener), and paprika extract. In particular, dextrose and paprika extract are pre-identified UPF ingredients. These are not basic culinary ingredients but processed additives used for texture, flavor, and structure, which places the product in the ultra-processed category under NOVA.

Which ingredients in Homestyle Chips - Straight Cut are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 6 ingredients in Homestyle Chips - Straight Cut as ultra-processed markers: modified potato starch, dextrin, dextrose, maltodextrin, paprika extract, xanthan gum. 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?

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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.