Pickled Onion Crisps

Barcode 5000328034805

Yes — Pickled Onion Crisps is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because the ingredients include industrial additives and formulations such as flavourings (pre-identified UPF ingredient) and sodium acetate (an acidity regulator). These additives go beyond basic culinary ingredients, so under NOVA this is an ultra-processed snack food.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

great british potatoes

Tubers used as a staple carbohydrate; versatile and common in cooking.
OK

vegetable oils (for crunch)

A blend of edible vegetable oils used to create a crisp texture in fried or baked foods.
OK

sunflower seeds

Edible seeds of the sunflower plant, often used toasted or raw in dishes.
OK

rapeseed

A basic agricultural oilseed used to produce rapeseed oil; commonly pressed or extracted for cooking. Used as a culinary ingredient.
UPF

pickled onion seasoning

Seasoning mix used as a flavoring for crisps or snacks; often contains flavorings, salt, and additives.
OK

acids

A group of acidic compounds including citric acid and sodium acetate used as acidity regulators or buffers in foods.
UPF

flavourings

Flavourings are additives that are used to enhance or impart flavor to food products. They are considered ultra-processed as they are synthetic or natural substances that are typically extracted, isolated, or synthesized for their flavor properties.
OK

onion powder

Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
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

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
UPF

antioxidants

A mixture of natural extracts (rosemary extract, tocopherol rich extract) with citric acid used as antioxidants and stabilizers in foods.

Common questions about Pickled Onion Crisps

Is Pickled Onion Crisps ultra-processed?

Yes — Pickled Onion Crisps is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because the ingredients include industrial additives and formulations such as flavourings (pre-identified UPF ingredient) and sodium acetate (an acidity regulator). These additives go beyond basic culinary ingredients, so under NOVA this is an ultra-processed snack food.

Which ingredients in Pickled Onion Crisps are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Pickled Onion Crisps as ultra-processed markers: pickled onion seasoning, flavourings, antioxidants. 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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.