Walkers

Wotsits Crunchy

Barcode 5000328328645

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Yes — Wotsits Crunchy is ultra-processed.

The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients and additives, including yeast extract (a pre-identified UPF ingredient), flavour enhancer (disodium 5'-ribonucleotides), natural flavouring, and an industrial cheese flavour/seasoning blend, which classify it as an ultra-processed food according to NOVA.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

corn / maize

A basic grain used as a staple food. The term corn (maize) refers to the edible grain of Zea mays.
OK

vegetable oil blend (corn oil, sunflower oil in varying proportions)

A blend of vegetable oils used as a cooking/frying oil, typically comprising corn oil and sunflower oil in varying ratios.
OK

cheese flavour [whey permeate (from milk)
OK

dried cheese (from milk) (6%)

Dry, shelf-stable cheese product derived from milk; used as an ingredient to add dairy cheese flavor or texture.
OK

salt

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

cheese seasoning

A dairy-containing seasoning blend used to add cheesy flavor to foods; may include salt, spices, milk derivatives, and other flavoring components.
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.
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

lactic acid

A simple food acidity regulator and preservative derived from fermentation; used to adjust acidity in foods and beverages.
UPF

disodium ribonucleotides (5'-ribonucleotides)

A flavor enhancer commonly used in processed foods; often in combination with other salts to intensify umami and overall taste.
UPF

colours (paprika extract, annatto norbixin)

Natural food colorings derived from paprika and annatto used to impart red/orange hues.
OK

natural flavouring (contains milk)]

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Common questions about Wotsits Crunchy

Is Wotsits Crunchy ultra-processed?

Yes — Wotsits Crunchy by Walkers is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients and additives, including yeast extract (a pre-identified UPF ingredient), flavour enhancer (disodium 5'-ribonucleotides), natural flavouring, and an industrial cheese flavour/seasoning blend, which classify it as an ultra-processed food according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in Wotsits Crunchy are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Wotsits Crunchy as ultra-processed markers: yeast extract, lactic acid, disodium ribonucleotides (5'-ribonucleotides), colours (paprika extract, annatto norbixin). See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Wotsits Crunchy?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Cheddar cheesies by Cheesies, Red Leicester Cheesies by Cheesies, Snacking Cheese by Serious Pig. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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.

Wotsits Crunchy

Ingredients

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Common questions about Wotsits Crunchy

Is Wotsits Crunchy ultra-processed?

Which ingredients in Wotsits Crunchy are ultra-processed?

What are healthier alternatives to Wotsits Crunchy?

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

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