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Quavers by Walkers
Walkers

Quavers

Barcode 5000328014937
Scanned  39  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Quavers is ultra-processed.

The product contains industrial additives and processed ingredients such as flavouring, monosodium glutamate, disodium 5'ribonucleotide, annatto norbixin, and paprika extract, which classify it as an ultra-processed food under NOVA.

Ingredients

5 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    potato starch
    A basic, finely ground starch derived from potatoes; used as a thickener and binder in foods.
  • OK
    sunflower oil
    A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
  • OK
    cheese flavour
  • 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
    disodium 5'ribonucleotide
  • OK
    monosodium glutamate
  • OK
    milk
    A dairy liquid produced by cows; a basic, widely used food ingredient.
  • OK
    milk powder
    Dehydrated milk product used as a dairy ingredient; can be used to add dairy solids.
  • 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
    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
    garlic powder
    Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.
  • OK
    acid
  • OK
    lactic acid
    A naturally occurring organic acid used as an acidity regulator and flavoring in foods.
  • UPF
    colour (color)
    A broad category of additives used to impart or enhance color in foods. Can be artificial or natural: includes tartrazine, sunset yellow, caramel color, etc.
  • UPF
    paprika extract
    Concentrated flavor ingredient derived from paprika (capsicum) used to impart paprika flavor without the physical pepper pieces.
  • 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
    soy flour
    Powder made from ground soybeans, used as a protein and flour substitute in baked goods and vegetarian products.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    yeast
    A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
  • OK
    onion powder
    Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
  • OK
    malt flour from barley
  • OK
    pepper
    Ground pepper or whole peppercorns, a common spice used to season foods.
  • OK
    wheat flour
    Ground wheat used as a basic baking/ cooking staple. A single-ingredient cereal product.
  • OK
    calcium
    Mineral supplement; not a food ingredient by itself but can be added to foods as fortification. Typically not consumed alone as a food.
  • OK
    thiamine
    A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B1) used as a nutrient and fortification additive.
  • OK
    niacin (vitamin b3)
    A water-soluble vitamin used as a nutrient and often added to foods as a fortifying vitamin.
  • OK
    iron
    Essential mineral used as a nutrient or fortifying ingredient in foods.
  • UPF
    annatto, norbixin
    Annatto and norbixin are natural food colorants derived from tropical seeds used to impart yellow-orange colours in foods.

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Common questions about Quavers

Is Quavers ultra-processed?

Yes — Quavers by Walkers is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains industrial additives and processed ingredients such as flavouring, monosodium glutamate, disodium 5'ribonucleotide, annatto norbixin, and paprika extract, which classify it as an ultra-processed food under NOVA.

Which ingredients in Quavers are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 5 ingredients in Quavers as ultra-processed markers: flavouring, cheese powder, colour (color), paprika extract, annatto, norbixin. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Quavers?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Sea Salt Lentil Chips by Proper, Lentil Chips by Eat Real. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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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