Yes — Sea Salt & Balsamic Vinegar Crisps is ultra-processed.
Classified as ultra-processed because the seasoning contains maltodextrin and natural flavourings, which are industrially produced additives according to NOVA.
Similar products that aren't ultra-processed — swap and keep the flavour.
Other crisps, snacks & nuts Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
Proper corn sea salt
Proper
Not UPF
Doritos
Doritos
Not UPF
hula hoops original
KP Snacks
Not UPF
Sharwood's Poppadoms, Plain
Sharwood's
Not UPF
Walnuts
Iceland,Tesco
Not UPF
Lentil Chips
Snackrite
Not UPF
Tortilla Chips
Stockwell & Co.
Not UPF
Sweet & Salty Popped Crisps
Popworks
Not UPF
Anglesey sea salt crisps
Pipers
Not UPF
Sea salt lentil chips
proper
Not UPF
Yes — Sea Salt & Balsamic Vinegar Crisps by Kettle is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the seasoning contains maltodextrin and natural flavourings, which are industrially produced additives according to NOVA.
Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Seabrook sea salt by Seabrook, Lightly Salted Potato chips by Kettle, Ready Salted Crisps by Tesco Finest. See the healthier alternatives above for details.
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.