Walkers

Walkers Ready Salted Crisps

Barcode 5000328992402

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Yes — Walkers Ready Salted Crisps is ultra-processed.

This product contains industrially processed vegetable oils (sunflower, rapeseed) and several additives (ascorbic acid, tocopherol-rich extract, citric acid), which are markers of ultra-processing under NOVA.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

potatoes

Starchy root vegetable used worldwide.
UPF

vegetable oils (sunflower, rapeseed, extract, ascorbic acid, tocopherol rich extract, citric acid)

A blend of vegetable oils (sunflower and rapeseed) with added antioxidant and acidity modifiers (ascorbic acid, tocopherol rich extract, citric acid). The phrase in brackets indicates potential processing details. The allergen note mentions milk as a potential cross-contact.
OK

wheat

A staple cereal grain used in foods; a basic ingredient in flour, bread, and many products.
OK

gluten

A protein composite found in wheat and other cereals; used as a binding agent in doughs and baked goods.
OK

barley

A whole grain used in cooking and brewing; a basic cereal ingredient.
OK

soy

Legume seed used for its beans; common in soy products and as a source of protein and oil.
OK

celery

A crunchy, fibrous stalk vegetable commonly used fresh in salads, soups, and as a garnish. Rich in water and nutrients like vitamin K and folate.
OK

mustard

Seeds and/or prepared mustard used as a spice or condiment; a basic spice/condiment ingredient in cooking.

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Common questions about Walkers Ready Salted Crisps

Is Walkers Ready Salted Crisps ultra-processed?

Yes — Walkers Ready Salted Crisps by Walkers is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product contains industrially processed vegetable oils (sunflower, rapeseed) and several additives (ascorbic acid, tocopherol-rich extract, citric acid), which are markers of ultra-processing under NOVA.

Which ingredients in Walkers Ready Salted Crisps are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Walkers Ready Salted Crisps as an ultra-processed marker: vegetable oils (sunflower, rapeseed, 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.