Walkers

Walkers - Lightly Salted

Barcode 5000328013961

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No — Walkers - Lightly Salted is not ultra-processed.

Ingredients are potatoes, basic vegetable oils (sunflower, rapeseed), salt, and basic antioxidants/extracts (rosemary extract, ascorbic acid, citric acid, tocopherol-rich extract). There are no industrial sweeteners, emulsifiers, flavorings, or highly processed isolated sugars. According to the provided rules, basic oils and simple acidulants/antioxidants do not make a product ultra-processed.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

potatoes

Starchy root vegetable used worldwide.
OK

vegetable oil blend (sunflower and rapeseed)

A blend of edible vegetable oils derived from sunflower and rapeseed, used as a cooking fat.
OK

salt. allergy advice: may contain: milk
OK

wheat

A staple cereal grain used in foods; a basic ingredient in flour, bread, and many products.
OK

gluten

A protein composite found in wheat and other cereals; used as a binding agent in doughs and baked goods.
OK

barley

A whole grain used in cooking and brewing; a basic cereal ingredient.
OK

soy

Legume seed used for its beans; common in soy products and as a source of protein and oil.
OK

celery

A crunchy, fibrous stalk vegetable commonly used fresh in salads, soups, and as a garnish. Rich in water and nutrients like vitamin K and folate.
OK

mustard antioxidant: rosemary extract
OK

ascorbic/citric acid
OK

tocopherol rich extract

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Common questions about Walkers - Lightly Salted

Is Walkers - Lightly Salted ultra-processed?

No — Walkers - Lightly Salted by Walkers is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Ingredients are potatoes, basic vegetable oils (sunflower, rapeseed), salt, and basic antioxidants/extracts (rosemary extract, ascorbic acid, citric acid, tocopherol-rich extract). There are no industrial sweeteners, emulsifiers, flavorings, or highly processed isolated sugars. According to the provided rules, basic oils and simple acidulants/antioxidants do not make a product ultra-processed.

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.