Walkers

Oven Baked Sun Dried Tomato & Basil Flavour Baked Potato Snack

Barcode 5000328042053

Yes — Oven Baked Sun Dried Tomato & Basil Flavour Baked Potato Snack is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed (UPF). The ingredient list includes several industrial additives and processed ingredients: flavourings (industrial flavour additives), acid (citric acid), emulsifier (lecithins), and colours including annatto norbixin. In particular, acid (citric acid), emulsifier (lecithins), and colour (annatto norbixin) are pre-identified UPF ingredients. Their presence means the overall product is classified as ultra-processed according to NOVA.

Ingredients

4 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.
UPF

sundried tomato and basil seasoning [flavourings

A savory dried mix used to flavor foods, containing sundried tomato, basil, and added flavourings.
OK

salt

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

dried basil

Dried basil leaves used as a herb for seasoning and flavor.
OK

parsley

A fresh green herb used to flavor and garnish dishes; commonly added chopped leaves.
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

paprika extract

Natural coloring derived from paprika used to impart a red-orange color in foods.
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.
UPF

colour (annatto norbixin)

Color additive derived from annatto seeds, containing norbixin.

Common questions about Oven Baked Sun Dried Tomato & Basil Flavour Baked Potato Snack

Is Oven Baked Sun Dried Tomato & Basil Flavour Baked Potato Snack ultra-processed?

Yes — Oven Baked Sun Dried Tomato & Basil Flavour Baked Potato Snack by Walkers is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed (UPF). The ingredient list includes several industrial additives and processed ingredients: flavourings (industrial flavour additives), acid (citric acid), emulsifier (lecithins), and colours including annatto norbixin. In particular, acid (citric acid), emulsifier (lecithins), and colour (annatto norbixin) are pre-identified UPF ingredients. Their presence means the overall product is classified as ultra-processed according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in Oven Baked Sun Dried Tomato & Basil Flavour Baked Potato Snack are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Oven Baked Sun Dried Tomato & Basil Flavour Baked Potato Snack as ultra-processed markers: sundried tomato and basil seasoning [flavourings, citric acid, lecithin (emulsifier), colour (annatto norbixin). 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.