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Salt & Malt Vinegar Crisps by McCoy's
McCoy's

Salt & Malt Vinegar Crisps

Barcode 5000237129906
Scanned  32  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Salt & Malt Vinegar Crisps is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes several industrial additives and extracts such as unspecified flavourings, maltodextrin, stabiliser (potassium phosphate), dried yeast extract, and malt vinegar extract. These are characteristic of NOVA group 4 ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    potatoes
    Starchy root vegetable used worldwide.
  • OK
    sunflower oil
    A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
  • OK
    salt & vinegar flavour [salt
  • UPF
    flavourings
    Flavourings are additives that are used to enhance or impart flavor to food products. They are considered ultra-processed as they are synthetic or natural substances that are typically extracted, isolated, or synthesized for their flavor properties.
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    citric acid
    A naturally occurring weak organic acid used as an acidity regulator and preservative in foods and beverages.
  • 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
    dried yeast extract
    A concentrated savory extract derived from yeast, used as a flavor enhancer with a strong umami profile (similar to Marmite or Vegemite). It is produced by concentrating yeast autolyzates and is considered an ultra-processed extract.
  • 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.
  • OK
    stabiliser: potassium phosphate
  • OK
    dried barley
  • OK
    malt vinegar extract

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Common questions about Salt & Malt Vinegar Crisps

Is Salt & Malt Vinegar Crisps ultra-processed?

Yes — Salt & Malt Vinegar Crisps by McCoy's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes several industrial additives and extracts such as unspecified flavourings, maltodextrin, stabiliser (potassium phosphate), dried yeast extract, and malt vinegar extract. These are characteristic of NOVA group 4 ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Salt & Malt Vinegar Crisps are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Salt & Malt Vinegar Crisps as ultra-processed markers: flavourings, dried yeast extract, maltodextrin. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Salt & Malt Vinegar Crisps?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Lightly Salted Potato chips by Kettle, Anglesey sea salt crisps by Pipers, Walkers Ready Salted Crisps 6pk by Walkers. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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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