Waitrose

Sea Salt, Chilli & Lime Mix

Barcode 5000169610862

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Yes — Sea Salt, Chilli & Lime Mix is ultra-processed.

Contains yeast extract and flavouring, which are industrially processed additives; per instructions, yeast extract is a pre-identified UPF ingredient and any product containing it must be classified as ultra-processed.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

dried potato

Dried form of potato used as a processed ingredient or snack base; essentially dehydrated potato.
OK

potato starch

A basic, finely ground starch derived from potatoes; used as a thickener and binder in foods.
OK

rapeseed oll
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

sugar

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

salt

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

sea salt

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

yeast extract

A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.
OK

citric acid

A weak organic acid found in citrus fruits, commonly used as an acidulant and preservative in foods and beverages.
OK

onion powder

Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
OK

parsley

A fresh green herb used to flavor and garnish dishes; commonly added chopped leaves.
OK

paprika

A ground spice made from dried red peppers (Capsicum species), used for color and flavor in many cuisines.
OK

potassium chloride black pepper
OK

chilli powder

Ground dried chili peppers used as a spice to add heat and flavor in dishes. It is a basic single-ingredient spice.
OK

ground coriander flavouring
OK

turmeric

A bright orange-yellow root commonly used as a spice and for its active compound curcumin, with warm, earthy, slightly peppery flavor.
OK

chilli extract allergy advice: may contain cereals containing gluten and soya nut

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Common questions about Sea Salt, Chilli & Lime Mix

Is Sea Salt, Chilli & Lime Mix ultra-processed?

Yes — Sea Salt, Chilli & Lime Mix by Waitrose is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Contains yeast extract and flavouring, which are industrially processed additives; per instructions, yeast extract is a pre-identified UPF ingredient and any product containing it must be classified as ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in Sea Salt, Chilli & Lime Mix are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Sea Salt, Chilli & Lime Mix as an ultra-processed marker: yeast extract. 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.