Yes — Salt and Malt Vinegar Flavored Potato Crisps is ultra-processed.
Not a great choice for everyday eating.
This product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrially processed flavoring ingredients and additives: natural flavoring, dextrose, dried yeast extract, and maltodextrin. These ingredients are classified as ultra-processed under NOVA. The seasoning also contains a stabilizer (potassium phosphate), while the flavored formulation makes this a ready-to-eat industrial snack rather than simply potatoes, oil, and salt.
Yes — Salt and Malt Vinegar Flavored Potato Crisps by Mccoy's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrially processed flavoring ingredients and additives: natural flavoring, dextrose, dried yeast extract, and maltodextrin. These ingredients are classified as ultra-processed under NOVA. The seasoning also contains a stabilizer (potassium phosphate), while the flavored formulation makes this a ready-to-eat industrial snack rather than simply potatoes, oil, and salt.
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.
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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.