Waitrose

Crisps and tangy

Barcode 5000169048832

Scanned 6 times by Nomi users

No — Crisps and tangy is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list consists only of basic culinary ingredients (wheat flour, butter, skimmed milk powder, yeast, sugar, barley malt flour, onion, chive) and contains no industrial additives, refined syrups, emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, or other markers of ultra-processing according to NOVA. Therefore it is not classified as an ultra-processed food.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

wheat flour

Ground wheat used as a basic baking ingredient; simple, minimally processed cereal product.
OK

butter (_milk_) 29%
OK

skimmed milk powder

Dehydrated milk with fat removed, used as a dairy ingredient in foods and beverages.
OK

yeast

A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

barley malt flour

A flour derived from malted barley used in baking to add color and sweetness.
OK

onion 0.4%
OK

chive 0.2%

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Common questions about Crisps and tangy

Is Crisps and tangy ultra-processed?

No — Crisps and tangy by Waitrose is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list consists only of basic culinary ingredients (wheat flour, butter, skimmed milk powder, yeast, sugar, barley malt flour, onion, chive) and contains no industrial additives, refined syrups, emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, or other markers of ultra-processing according to NOVA. Therefore it is not classified as an ultra-processed food.

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.