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Crushed Sea Salt & Black Peppercorn Crisps by Walkers, Sensations
Walkers, Sensations

Crushed Sea Salt & Black Peppercorn Crisps

Barcode 5000328025438
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Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Crushed Sea Salt & Black Peppercorn Crisps is ultra-processed.

Classified as UPF because the seasoning contains industrial flavourings and the product includes a firming agent (calcium lactate) and antioxidant additives. These extracted and industrially processed additives (flavourings, calcium lactate, ascorbic acid, tocopherol rich extract) place it in the ultra-processed category according to NOVA.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker
  • OK
    potatoes
    Starchy root vegetable used worldwide.
  • OK
    vegetable oils (sunflower, rapeseed in varying proportions)
  • OK
    seasoning [flavourings
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • 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
    sea salt
    A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    onion powder
    Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
  • OK
    black pepper
    A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.
  • OK
    spices
    diverse plant extracts used to flavor foods; can refer to a mix of single or blended seasonings.
  • OK
    citric acid
    Citric acid, a natural fruit酸 used as a food additive for acidity and preservation; a basic food ingredient when used alone.
  • OK
    firming agent (calcium lactate)
  • UPF
    antioxidants (rosemary extract, ascorbic acid, tocopherol rich extract, citric acid)
    A mixture of antioxidant additives including rosemary extract, ascorbic acid, tocopherol-rich extract, and citric acid used to prevent oxidation in foods.

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Common questions about Crushed Sea Salt & Black Peppercorn Crisps

Is Crushed Sea Salt & Black Peppercorn Crisps ultra-processed?

Yes — Crushed Sea Salt & Black Peppercorn Crisps by Walkers, Sensations is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as UPF because the seasoning contains industrial flavourings and the product includes a firming agent (calcium lactate) and antioxidant additives. These extracted and industrially processed additives (flavourings, calcium lactate, ascorbic acid, tocopherol rich extract) place it in the ultra-processed category according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in Crushed Sea Salt & Black Peppercorn Crisps are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Crushed Sea Salt & Black Peppercorn Crisps as an ultra-processed marker: antioxidants (rosemary extract, ascorbic acid, tocopherol rich extract, citric acid). See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Crushed Sea Salt & Black Peppercorn Crisps?

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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