Aldi

Sea Salt & Chardonnay vinegar chrisp

Barcode 4088600374352

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Yes — Sea Salt & Chardonnay vinegar chrisp is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because ingredients include yeast extract powder (a processed flavor enhancer) and acidity regulator sodium diacetate, which are industrial additives characteristic of UPFs.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

potato

A starchy tuber, a common staple food used as a vegetable. Can be prepared in many ways (boiled, fried, baked).
OK

rapeseed oil

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

lactose (milk)

A disaccharide derived from lactose in milk, commonly used as a dairy-derived additive or ingredient.
OK

sea salt

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

citric acid (acidity regulator)

Citric acid used as acidity regulator and preservative in beverages and foods; a natural organic acid derived from citrus fruits.
OK

sodium diacetate; dried chardonnay vinegar
OK

dried spirit vinegar
UPF

yeast extract powder

Powdered extract derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, rich in amino acids and umami; used as a flavor enhancer.

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Common questions about Sea Salt & Chardonnay vinegar chrisp

Is Sea Salt & Chardonnay vinegar chrisp ultra-processed?

Yes — Sea Salt & Chardonnay vinegar chrisp by Aldi is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because ingredients include yeast extract powder (a processed flavor enhancer) and acidity regulator sodium diacetate, which are industrial additives characteristic of UPFs.

Which ingredients in Sea Salt & Chardonnay vinegar chrisp are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Sea Salt & Chardonnay vinegar chrisp as an ultra-processed marker: yeast extract powder. 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.