Yes — Prawn Cocktail Crisps is ultra-processed.
The ingredient list is valid. This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains industrial additives and processed ingredients, specifically: yeast extract and colour: paprika extract, which are pre-identified UPF ingredients, as well as the acidity regulator sodium diacetate. These additives and flavor enhancers go beyond basic culinary ingredients and indicate industrial formulation characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.
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Yes — Prawn Cocktail Crisps by Seabrook is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains industrial additives and processed ingredients, specifically: yeast extract and colour: paprika extract, which are pre-identified UPF ingredients, as well as the acidity regulator sodium diacetate. These additives and flavor enhancers go beyond basic culinary ingredients and indicate industrial formulation characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.
Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Prawn Cocktail Crisps as ultra-processed markers: yeast extract, paprika extract. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.
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.
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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.