Roysters Bubbled Chips

Barcode 5000237137475

Yes — Roysters Bubbled Chips is ultra-processed.

Ultra-processed; best enjoyed occasionally rather than as an everyday snack.

This product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and refined ingredients: dried yeast extract (a flavor enhancer), glucose syrup and maltodextrin (industrially processed sugars), natural flavoring, and emulsifier mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids. The rice flour, sunflower oil, sugar, spices, dried vegetables, and fortified wheat flour are not independently UPF under the stated criteria, but the identified additives make the finished product UPF.

Ingredients

5 ultra-processed markers

OK

dried potato

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

t-bone steak flavour [rice flour
OK

salt

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

glucose syrup

A processed syrup made from starch (usually corn) consisting mainly of glucose; commonly used as a sweetener and thickener.
UPF

natural flavouring

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

sugar

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

ground black pepper

A fine powder made by grinding peppercorns (Piper nigrum); a common, pungent spice used to season savory dishes.
OK

dried onion

Dried form of the onion bulb, used as a seasoning; flavor-concentrated and shelf-stable.
OK

dried garlic

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

wheat starch

Starch extracted from wheat grain, used as a thickener, filler, or texture modifier in foods.
OK

wheat flour

A basic cereal flour derived from wheat, fortified with calcium, iron, niacin, and thiamin.
UPF

mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids

A fat-based emulsifier made from glycerol and fatty acids; used to stabilize emulsions in baked goods and processed foods.

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Common questions about Roysters Bubbled Chips

Is Roysters Bubbled Chips ultra-processed?

Yes — Roysters Bubbled Chips is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and refined ingredients: dried yeast extract (a flavor enhancer), glucose syrup and maltodextrin (industrially processed sugars), natural flavoring, and emulsifier mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids. The rice flour, sunflower oil, sugar, spices, dried vegetables, and fortified wheat flour are not independently UPF under the stated criteria, but the identified additives make the finished product UPF.

Which ingredients in Roysters Bubbled Chips are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 5 ingredients in Roysters Bubbled Chips as ultra-processed markers: dried yeast extract, glucose syrup, natural flavouring, maltodextrin, mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids. 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.