Walkers

Supreme prawn cocktail

Barcode 5000328270890

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Yes — Supreme prawn cocktail is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed. The ingredient list is valid. It contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA, including dextrose (an industrially refined sugar), yeast extract (a processed flavor enhancer), unspecified flavouring, and the artificial sweetener sucralose. These industrial formulations and additives classify the product as UPF.

Ingredients

5 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

prawn cocktail seasoning [flavouring
OK

sugar

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

salt

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

citric acid

A sour-tasting organic acid used as an acidulant and preservative in foods. Commonly added in small amounts to adjust acidity.
UPF

dextrose

A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.
OK

dried yeast

Dehydrated yeast used as a leavening agent or flavoring in baking and fermentation.
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 onion

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

tomato powder

Powdered tomato used as a flavoring or ingredient, a minimally processed dried tomato product.
UPF

yeast extract

A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.
UPF

colour (paprika extract)

Natural color additive derived from paprika used to impart a red-orange hue in foods.
OK

sweetener (sucralose)]
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 Supreme prawn cocktail

Is Supreme prawn cocktail ultra-processed?

Yes — Supreme prawn cocktail by Walkers is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed. The ingredient list is valid. It contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA, including dextrose (an industrially refined sugar), yeast extract (a processed flavor enhancer), unspecified flavouring, and the artificial sweetener sucralose. These industrial formulations and additives classify the product as UPF.

Which ingredients in Supreme prawn cocktail are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 5 ingredients in Supreme prawn cocktail as ultra-processed markers: citric acid, dextrose, yeast extract, colour (paprika extract), 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.