Walkers,Sainsbury’s

Baked Cheese & Onion Snacks

Barcode 5000328774800

Scanned 22 times by Nomi users

Yes — Baked Cheese & Onion Snacks is ultra-processed.

The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives per NOVA: sunflower lecithin (an emulsifier), flavouring, whey permeate and whey powder (industrial dairy fractions), and potato flakes and starch used in a reconstituted snack matrix. These industrial ingredients and additives classify the product as ultra-processed.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

potato flakes

Dried flakes of potato used as a base pantry ingredient or as a thickener in soups and mashed potato preparations.
OK

starch

Powdered carbohydrate obtained from plants (e.g., corn, potato, tapioca); thickening agent and energy source in foods.
OK

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
OK

cheese & onion seasoning
OK

sugar

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

emulsifier (sunflower lecithin])
OK

sunflower oil

A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
OK

colour (annatto) cheese & onion seasoning: whey permeate (from milk)
OK

salt

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

flavouring

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

onion powder

Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
OK

acidity regulators (citric acid)
OK

malic acid

An organic acid used as a acidity regulator and flavouring component in foods; often derived from natural sources.
UPF

whey protein (from milk)

A protein supplement derived from milk, obtained through processing to concentrate protein.
OK

garlic powder

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

dried cheese (0.1%) (from milk)
OK

whey powder (from milk)

Dairy-derived powder from whey, containing lactose, proteins and minerals; common protein supplement and ingredient in dairy products.
UPF

colour (paprika extract)

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

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Common questions about Baked Cheese & Onion Snacks

Is Baked Cheese & Onion Snacks ultra-processed?

Yes — Baked Cheese & Onion Snacks by Walkers,Sainsbury’s is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives per NOVA: sunflower lecithin (an emulsifier), flavouring, whey permeate and whey powder (industrial dairy fractions), and potato flakes and starch used in a reconstituted snack matrix. These industrial ingredients and additives classify the product as ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in Baked Cheese & Onion Snacks are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Baked Cheese & Onion Snacks as ultra-processed markers: flavouring, whey protein (from milk), colour (paprika extract). 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.