Walkers

Paprika walkers

Barcode 5000328019345

Scanned 16 times by Nomi users

Yes — Paprika walkers is ultra-processed.

The product contains ultra-processed ingredients/additives including dextrose (an industrial refined sugar) and flavouring/smoke flavouring (industrial flavour additives). According to the NOVA system and the given rules, the presence of these ingredients makes the overall product ultra-processed (UPF).

Ingredients

3 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

punchy paprika seasoning [sugar
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
UPF

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
OK

dried paprika
UPF

dextrose

A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.
OK

dried onion

Dried form of the onion bulb, used as a seasoning; flavor-concentrated and shelf-stable.
OK

acidity regulators (citric acid, malic acid)
OK

dried tomato

Dehydrated tomato fruit, used as a seasoning or ingredient; provides tomato flavor with extended shelf life.
OK

dried garlic

Dehydrated garlic cloves ground or whole, used as a pungent seasoning with long shelf life.
UPF

smoke flavouring

A flavoring agent used to impart smoky aroma or taste in foods. Often an extract or additive designed to mimic smoky flavors.
OK

colour (paprika extract)] ail

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Common questions about Paprika walkers

Is Paprika walkers ultra-processed?

Yes — Paprika walkers by Walkers is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains ultra-processed ingredients/additives including dextrose (an industrial refined sugar) and flavouring/smoke flavouring (industrial flavour additives). According to the NOVA system and the given rules, the presence of these ingredients makes the overall product ultra-processed (UPF).

Which ingredients in Paprika walkers are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Paprika walkers as ultra-processed markers: flavouring, dextrose, smoke flavouring. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

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.