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Baked - 6 Pack by Walkers
Walkers

Baked - 6 Pack

Barcode 5000328015941
Scanned  33  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Baked - 6 Pack is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes several industrial additives and processed ingredients: emulsifier (lecithins), flavourings, barley malt vinegar extract, and colour (annatto norbixin). These additives and processed extracts are characteristic of NOVA Group 4 ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

3 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
    salt & malt vinegar 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.
  • OK
    colour (annatto norbixin). salt & malt vinegar seasoning: flavourings (contains barley malt vinegar extract)
  • UPF
    citric acid
    A sour-tasting organic acid used as an acidulant and preservative in foods. Commonly added in small amounts to adjust acidity.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    lactose
    A natural disaccharide sugar derived from milk; one of the basic sugars present in dairy products.
  • 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.
  • UPF
    colour (paprika extract)
    Natural color additive derived from paprika used to impart a red-orange hue in foods.

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Common questions about Baked - 6 Pack

Is Baked - 6 Pack ultra-processed?

Yes — Baked - 6 Pack by Walkers is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes several industrial additives and processed ingredients: emulsifier (lecithins), flavourings, barley malt vinegar extract, and colour (annatto norbixin). These additives and processed extracts are characteristic of NOVA Group 4 ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Baked - 6 Pack are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Baked - 6 Pack as ultra-processed markers: lecithin (emulsifier), citric acid, colour (paprika extract). See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Baked - 6 Pack?

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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