Popchips

Sour cream & onion flavour potato chips

Barcode 5000237134603

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Yes — Sour cream & onion flavour potato chips is ultra-processed.

The product contains yeast extract and natural flavourings, which are industrial additives. Under the given rules, yeast extract is pre-identified as a UPF ingredient and natural flavourings are industrial formulations, so the product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF).

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

dried potato

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

rice flour. sunflower oil
OK

potato starch

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

sour cream & onion flavour [dried onion
OK

dried sour cream (milk)
OK

dried whey (milk)

Powdered whey, the liquid whey component dried for use as a dairy protein and flavoring in foods.
OK

salt

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

sugar

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

dried garlic

Dehydrated garlic cloves ground or whole, used as a pungent seasoning with long shelf life.
OK

natural flavourings (contain milk)
OK

citric acid

A naturally occurring weak organic acid used as an acidity regulator and preservative in foods and beverages.
OK

dried parsley]
OK

salt. for allergens see ingredients in bold

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Common questions about Sour cream & onion flavour potato chips

Is Sour cream & onion flavour potato chips ultra-processed?

Yes — Sour cream & onion flavour potato chips by Popchips is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains yeast extract and natural flavourings, which are industrial additives. Under the given rules, yeast extract is pre-identified as a UPF ingredient and natural flavourings are industrial formulations, so the product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF).

Which ingredients in Sour cream & onion flavour potato chips are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Sour cream & onion flavour potato chips as an ultra-processed marker: yeast extract. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Sour cream & onion flavour potato chips?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Sea Salt Lentil Chips by Proper, Lentil Chips by Eat Real. 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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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.