Walkers

Salt & Vinegar Crisps

Barcode 5000328461755

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Yes — Salt & Vinegar Crisps is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the seasoning contains added flavouring (an industrial flavor additive). Other ingredients like potatoes, vegetable oils, salt, citric acid, and dried vinegar are not UPF by themselves, but the presence of industrial flavouring makes the overall product UPF under NOVA.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

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

salt & vinegar seasoning [flavouring
OK

dried vinegar

A dried form of vinegar; typically a powder produced by removing water from vinegar, used for flavoring. Can be considered a processed culinary ingredient.
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.
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

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Common questions about Salt & Vinegar Crisps

Is Salt & Vinegar Crisps ultra-processed?

Yes — Salt & Vinegar Crisps by Walkers is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the seasoning contains added flavouring (an industrial flavor additive). Other ingredients like potatoes, vegetable oils, salt, citric acid, and dried vinegar are not UPF by themselves, but the presence of industrial flavouring makes the overall product UPF under NOVA.

Which ingredients in Salt & Vinegar Crisps are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Salt & Vinegar Crisps as an ultra-processed marker: 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.