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Thai Sweet Chilli Flavour Potato Crisps

Barcode 5000328028873

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Yes — Thai Sweet Chilli Flavour Potato Crisps is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrially processed flavour additives and agents such as fructose, flavouring, hydrolysed vegetable protein, and antioxidant additives (rosemary extract, ascorbic acid, tocopherol rich extract, citric acid), which are characteristic of ultra-processed foods in the NOVA system.

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

thai sweet chilli seasoning [sugar
OK

soya sauce powder (contains wheat)
OK

fructose

A simple sugar derived from fruit and honey; a monosaccharide commonly used as a sweetener.
UPF

flavouring

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

hydrolysed vegetable protein (contains soy)

Hydrolyzed plant protein used as a flavor enhancer; a highly processed ingredient often used to boost umami.
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

salt

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

dried onion

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

dried red chilli flakes
OK

dried garlic

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

dried parsley

Dried leaves of parsley (Petroselinum crispum). Used as a fresh-herb substitute that provides a mild, bright, slightly grassy flavor; common in Europe and North America.
OK

dried tomato

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

paprika powder

Ground dried red paprika peppers used as a spice to add color and mild to moderate heat.
OK

red bell pepper powder

Dried ground red bell pepper used as a spice or flavoring.
OK

citric acid

A natural organic acid used to balance acidity and preserve foods; a common food additive.
OK

paprika extract

Natural coloring derived from paprika used to impart a red-orange color in foods.
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 Thai Sweet Chilli Flavour Potato Crisps

Is Thai Sweet Chilli Flavour Potato Crisps ultra-processed?

Yes — Thai Sweet Chilli Flavour Potato Crisps by Walkers is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrially processed flavour additives and agents such as fructose, flavouring, hydrolysed vegetable protein, and antioxidant additives (rosemary extract, ascorbic acid, tocopherol rich extract, citric acid), which are characteristic of ultra-processed foods in the NOVA system.

Which ingredients in Thai Sweet Chilli Flavour Potato Crisps are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Thai Sweet Chilli Flavour Potato Crisps as ultra-processed markers: flavouring, hydrolysed vegetable protein (contains soy), antioxidants (rosemary extract, ascorbic acid, tocopherol rich extract, citric acid). 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.