Walkers

Cheese and onion chip

Barcode 5000328013329

Scanned 19 times by Nomi users

Yes — Cheese and onion chip is ultra-processed.

Classified as UPF because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and flavouring agents such as “flavouring”, unspecified “cheese and onion seasoning”, “acidity regulators”, and added “colours”, which are hallmarks of ultra-processed foods under NOVA.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

potatoes

Starchy root vegetable used worldwide.
OK

vegetable oils (sunflower, rapeseed in varying proportions)
OK

cheese and onion seasoning
OK

whey powder

Powder derived from whey, the liquid byproduct of cheese production, rich in whey proteins and commonly used as a protein supplement or functional ingredient.
UPF

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
OK

lactose

A disaccharide sugar derived from milk (glucose + galactose). Common dairy carbohydrate.
OK

sugar

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

salt

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

protein
UPF

cheese powder

Dried cheese product, often produced by dehydrating cheese or combining dairy ingredients with additives for flavor and texture; used for flavoring and fortification.
OK

acidity regulators
OK

garlic powder

Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.
UPF

colours/colorings

Food color additives used to impart or enhance color in foods; can be natural or artificial.

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Common questions about Cheese and onion chip

Is Cheese and onion chip ultra-processed?

Yes — Cheese and onion chip by Walkers is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as UPF because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and flavouring agents such as “flavouring”, unspecified “cheese and onion seasoning”, “acidity regulators”, and added “colours”, which are hallmarks of ultra-processed foods under NOVA.

Which ingredients in Cheese and onion chip are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Cheese and onion chip as ultra-processed markers: flavouring, cheese powder, colours/colorings. 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.