Morrisons

Hand cooked cheddar and onion crisps

Barcode 5010525167640

Scanned 19 times by Nomi users

Yes — Hand cooked cheddar and onion crisps is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as UPF. It contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives, including: acid (citric acid) which has been pre-identified as a UPF ingredient; unspecified flavouring; yeast extract/yeast powder (a flavour enhancer); and cheese powders and dairy powders that are industrially processed. These ingredients go beyond basic culinary processing and fit NOVA’s definition of ultra-processed formulations.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

potato

A starchy tuber, a common staple food used as a vegetable. Can be prepared in many ways (boiled, fried, baked).
OK

vegetable oils (rapeseed, sunflower)

A blend of vegetable oils derived from rapeseed and sunflower seeds, commonly used for cooking and frying.
OK

dried mature cheddar cheese (milk)

A aged cheddar flavor from cow's milk, typically hard, grainy, with a sharp, nutty taste.
OK

d onion

Looks like onion, possibly dried onion without clear specification. Edible vegetable among alliums with strong aroma.
OK

buttermilk powder

Dried buttermilk obtained from fermented milk; used as a dairy ingredient to provide dairy flavor and proteins in products.
OK

whey powder

Dairy-derived protein powder from whey, commonly used in supplements and baked goods.
OK

salt

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

dried spring onion

Dried scallion/green onion, used for seasoning and garnishing with milder flavor than fresh onion.
OK

yeast powder (extra)

A basic leavening agent or flavoring derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, commonly used in baking and food fermentation.
OK

parsley

A fresh green herb used to flavor and garnish dishes; commonly added chopped leaves.
UPF

dried scottish cheddar cheese with cheese powder and dried skimmed milk

Cheddar cheese in a dried form, including cheese powder and dried skimmed milk as ingredients; a processed cheese product.
UPF

citric acid

A sour-tasting organic acid used as an acidulant and preservative in foods. Commonly added in small amounts to adjust acidity.
UPF

flavouring

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

color (paprika extract). allergy advice for allergens

Paprika extract used as a natural colorant derived from paprika; often used to impart red-orange color to foods.

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Common questions about Hand cooked cheddar and onion crisps

Is Hand cooked cheddar and onion crisps ultra-processed?

Yes — Hand cooked cheddar and onion crisps by Morrisons is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as UPF. It contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives, including: acid (citric acid) which has been pre-identified as a UPF ingredient; unspecified flavouring; yeast extract/yeast powder (a flavour enhancer); and cheese powders and dairy powders that are industrially processed. These ingredients go beyond basic culinary processing and fit NOVA’s definition of ultra-processed formulations.

Which ingredients in Hand cooked cheddar and onion crisps are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Hand cooked cheddar and onion crisps as ultra-processed markers: dried scottish cheddar cheese with cheese powder and dried skimmed milk, citric acid, flavouring, color (paprika extract). allergy advice for allergens. 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.