Apple Corn Snack

Barcode 4088600576893

Yes — Apple Corn Snack is ultra-processed.

The snack is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial flavor additives such as organic caramel flavour and natural flavouring, which are extracted and formulated ingredients not used in traditional home cooking.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

organic corn (81%)
OK

organic apple juice concentrate (19%)
OK

sunflower oil

A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
OK

rice flour

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

organic caramel flavour
OK

organic rice flour

Ground rice used as a basic starch and thickener in baking and cooking.
OK

salt

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

natural flavouring

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

Common questions about Apple Corn Snack

Is Apple Corn Snack ultra-processed?

Yes — Apple Corn Snack is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The snack is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial flavor additives such as organic caramel flavour and natural flavouring, which are extracted and formulated ingredients not used in traditional home cooking.

Which ingredients in Apple Corn Snack are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Apple Corn Snack as an ultra-processed marker: natural flavouring. 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.