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Baked Cheese & Onion by Walkers
Walkers

Baked Cheese & Onion

Barcode 5000328015873
Scanned  47  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Baked Cheese & Onion is ultra-processed.

This product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and formulations, including emulsifier (lecithins), colour (annatto norbixin), and flavouring (contains milk). These ingredients are characteristic of ultra-processed foods in the NOVA system.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    potato flakes
    Dried flakes of potato used as a base pantry ingredient or as a thickener in soups and mashed potato preparations.
  • OK
    starch
    Powdered carbohydrate obtained from plants (e.g., corn, potato, tapioca); thickening agent and energy source in foods.
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • OK
    cheese
    A basic dairy product obtained by coagulating milk proteins and aging; widely used as a fundamental ingredient in many dishes.
  • OK
    onion seasoning
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • UPF
    lecithin (emulsifier)
    Emulsifier derived from plant or animal sources used to stabilize mixtures 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.
  • UPF
    colour (annatto norbixin)
    Color additive derived from annatto seeds, containing norbixin.
  • OK
    whey permeate (from milk)
    Dairy-derived byproduct rich in lactose, used as an ingredient in food and beverage formulations.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • UPF
    flavouring
    Flavouring preparation containing milk derivatives; used to impart taste without a specific food form.
  • 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
    onion powder
    Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
  • OK
    acidity regulators (citric acid)
  • OK
    malic acid
    An organic acid used as a acidity regulator and flavouring component in foods; often derived from natural sources.
  • UPF
    whey protein (from milk)
    A protein supplement derived from milk, obtained through processing to concentrate protein.
  • OK
    garlic powder
    Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.
  • OK
    dried cheese (0.1%) (from milk)
  • OK
    whey powder (from milk)
    Dairy-derived powder from whey, containing lactose, proteins and minerals; common protein supplement and ingredient in dairy products.
  • OK
    colour (paprika extract, annatto bixin)
  • OK
    Skimmed Milk Powder
    Skimmed milk powder is made by removing water from pasteurized skim milk.

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Common questions about Baked Cheese & Onion

Is Baked Cheese & Onion ultra-processed?

Yes — Baked Cheese & Onion by Walkers is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and formulations, including emulsifier (lecithins), colour (annatto norbixin), and flavouring (contains milk). These ingredients are characteristic of ultra-processed foods in the NOVA system.

Which ingredients in Baked Cheese & Onion are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Baked Cheese & Onion as ultra-processed markers: lecithin (emulsifier), colour (annatto norbixin), flavouring, whey protein (from milk). See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Baked Cheese & Onion?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Lightly Salted Potato chips by Kettle, Anglesey sea salt crisps by Pipers, Walkers Ready Salted Crisps 6pk by Walkers. 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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