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Snack a jacks by Snack A Jacks
Snack A Jacks

Snack a jacks

Barcode 5000328250762
Scanned  38  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Snack a jacks is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains an added flavouring (“sour cream and chive flavour”) and a food additive (potassium chloride) that indicate industrial formulation beyond basic culinary ingredients.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    rice
    A basic staple grain consumed worldwide, used in a wide range of dishes.
  • OK
    maize (corn)
    A basic staple grain used as a food ingredient; kernels from Zea mays.
  • OK
    sour cream and chive flavour
  • OK
    whey powder
    Powder derived from whey, the liquid byproduct of cheese production, rich in whey proteins and commonly used as a protein supplement or functional ingredient.
  • 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
    parsley
    A fresh green herb used to flavor and garnish dishes; commonly added chopped leaves.
  • OK
    milk minerals
  • OK
    sunflower oil
    A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.

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Common questions about Snack a jacks

Is Snack a jacks ultra-processed?

Yes — Snack a jacks by Snack A Jacks is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains an added flavouring (“sour cream and chive flavour”) and a food additive (potassium chloride) that indicate industrial formulation beyond basic culinary ingredients.

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.

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