Bannisters Yorkshire Family Farm

Cheese & Bacon Potato Skins

Barcode 5025165301040

Yes — Cheese & Bacon Potato Skins is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains preservative (sodium nitrite) and smoke flavouring, which are industrial additives used for preservation and flavouring, placing it in the NOVA ultra-processed category.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

british potato 70%
OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

white mature cheddar cheese 8% (_milk_)
OK

smoky bacon 5% (pork, water, salt, sugar, smoke flavouring)
UPF

sodium nitrite

Preservative commonly used in cured meats and processed foods; nitrite can form potentially harmful compounds under certain conditions.
OK

sunflower oil

A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
OK

monterey jack cheese 3% (_milk_)
OK

_mustard_ powder
OK

white pepper

A spice ground from ripe peppercorns with the outer husk removed, used to impart mild heat and aroma to dishes.

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Common questions about Cheese & Bacon Potato Skins

Is Cheese & Bacon Potato Skins ultra-processed?

Yes — Cheese & Bacon Potato Skins by Bannisters Yorkshire Family Farm is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains preservative (sodium nitrite) and smoke flavouring, which are industrial additives used for preservation and flavouring, placing it in the NOVA ultra-processed category.

Which ingredients in Cheese & Bacon Potato Skins are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Cheese & Bacon Potato Skins as an ultra-processed marker: sodium nitrite. 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.