McCoy's

Ridge Cut Flame Grilled Steak Crisps

Barcode 5000237138700

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Yes — Ridge Cut Flame Grilled Steak Crisps is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as UPF because it contains several industrial additives and ultra-processed ingredients, including flavour enhancers (monosodium glutamate, disodium guanylate), maltodextrin, added flavouring, citric acid (used as an acidity regulator), and colour (paprika extract). These ingredients go beyond basic culinary components and are characteristic of ultra-processed foods in the NOVA classification.

Ingredients

4 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

flame grilled steak flavour (lactose (_milk_), salt, dried onion, dried yeast extract)
UPF

flavour enhancers (monosodium glutamate, disodium guanylate)

Industrial flavor enhancers: monosodium glutamate (MSG) and disodium guanylate; commonly used to boost savory umami flavor.
OK

potassium chloride

Mineral salt used as a salt substitute in food. A basic inorganic ingredient commonly used for seasoning or fortification; not ultra-processed.
OK

flavouring (contains _milk_)
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

dried skimmed milk

Powdered skimmed (fat-reduced) milk used as a dairy ingredient or in desserts; a basic dairy product.
UPF

citric acid

A sour-tasting organic acid used as an acidulant and preservative in foods. Commonly added in small amounts to adjust acidity.
UPF

colour (paprika extract)

Natural color additive derived from paprika used to impart a red-orange hue in foods.

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Common questions about Ridge Cut Flame Grilled Steak Crisps

Is Ridge Cut Flame Grilled Steak Crisps ultra-processed?

Yes — Ridge Cut Flame Grilled Steak Crisps by McCoy's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as UPF because it contains several industrial additives and ultra-processed ingredients, including flavour enhancers (monosodium glutamate, disodium guanylate), maltodextrin, added flavouring, citric acid (used as an acidity regulator), and colour (paprika extract). These ingredients go beyond basic culinary components and are characteristic of ultra-processed foods in the NOVA classification.

Which ingredients in Ridge Cut Flame Grilled Steak Crisps are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Ridge Cut Flame Grilled Steak Crisps as ultra-processed markers: flavour enhancers (monosodium glutamate, disodium guanylate), maltodextrin, citric acid, colour (paprika 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.