Potato Snack Crisps

Barcode 5010251462736

Yes — Potato Snack Crisps is ultra-processed.

Contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA, including yeast extract, dextrose, flavouring, and paprika extract, so the overall product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF).

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

potato (81%)
OK

vegetable oils in varying proportions (rapeseed, sunflower)

A blend of edible vegetable oils, primarily rapeseed (canola) oil and sunflower oil, used as a cooking oil.
OK

wheat flour

Finely ground cereal flour from wheat; a fundamental baking ingredient.
OK

potato starch

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

maize starch

Fine white powder obtained from corn; used as a thickener in sauces and soups.
OK

spices

diverse plant extracts used to flavor foods; can refer to a mix of single or blended seasonings.
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

salt

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

garlic powder

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

onion powder

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

yeast extract

A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.
OK

raising agent (diphosphates)
UPF

dextrose

A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.
UPF

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
UPF

paprika extract

Concentrated flavor ingredient derived from paprika (capsicum) used to impart paprika flavor without the physical pepper pieces.

Common questions about Potato Snack Crisps

Is Potato Snack Crisps ultra-processed?

Yes — Potato Snack Crisps is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA, including yeast extract, dextrose, flavouring, and paprika extract, so the overall product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF).

Which ingredients in Potato Snack Crisps are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Potato Snack Crisps as ultra-processed markers: yeast extract, dextrose, flavouring, 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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.