Walkers

Cheese Flavour Potato Snack

Barcode 5000328583839

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Yes — Cheese Flavour Potato Snack is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list contains industrial additives and refined ingredients used for flavour enhancement and processing, including flavour enhancers (monosodium glutamate, disodium 5-ribonucleotide), unspecified flavouring, and refined starches/flours. These are characteristic of NOVA group 4 ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

potato starch

A basic, finely ground starch derived from potatoes; used as a thickener and binder 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.
OK

cheese flavour whey powder (from milk)
UPF

flavouring

Flavouring preparation containing milk derivatives; used to impart taste without a specific food form.
OK

flavour enhancers (monosodium glutamate, disodium 5-ribonucleotide)
OK

milk powder

Dehydrated milk product used as a dairy ingredient; can be used to add dairy solids.
UPF

cheese powder (from milk)

Powdered cheese product made from milk; a processed dairy ingredient often used for flavoring and color in snacks and sauces.
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

garlic powder

Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.
UPF

lactic acid

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

paprika extract

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

rice flour

A finely milled flour from milled rice, commonly used as a gluten-free thickener or flour substitute in baking and cooking.
OK

soy flour

A basic single-ingredient flour made from soybeans, used as a gluten-free flour option with high protein content.
OK

salt

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

yeast

A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
OK

onion powder (malt flour from barley)
OK

pepper

Ground pepper or whole peppercorns, a common spice used to season foods.
OK

wheatflour (contains calcium, iron, niacin, thiamin)
UPF

annatto colour (annatto pigment)

A natural food colorant derived from annatto seeds used to impart yellow to orange hues in foods.

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Common questions about Cheese Flavour Potato Snack

Is Cheese Flavour Potato Snack ultra-processed?

Yes — Cheese Flavour Potato Snack by Walkers is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list contains industrial additives and refined ingredients used for flavour enhancement and processing, including flavour enhancers (monosodium glutamate, disodium 5-ribonucleotide), unspecified flavouring, and refined starches/flours. These are characteristic of NOVA group 4 ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Cheese Flavour Potato Snack are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Cheese Flavour Potato Snack as ultra-processed markers: flavouring, cheese powder (from milk), lactic acid, annatto colour (annatto pigment). 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.