Walkers

Baked sea salt

Barcode 5000328015934

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Yes — Baked sea salt is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and formulations: an emulsifier (lecithins), sea flavourings, and a colour (annatto). These are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

No 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

rapesse: emulsifier (lecithins)
OK

sea salt seasoning (sea flavourings)
OK

sunflower oil

A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
OK

colour (annato natixim)
OK

allergy advice may contain milk
OK

wheat gutter
OK

barley soya
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 walkers
OK

and the walkers logs
OK

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Common questions about Baked sea salt

Is Baked sea salt ultra-processed?

Yes — Baked sea salt by Walkers is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and formulations: an emulsifier (lecithins), sea flavourings, and a colour (annatto). These are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

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.