Pipers

Pipers Lye Cross Cheddar & Onion Crisps

Barcode 5033060100149

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Yes — Pipers Lye Cross Cheddar & Onion Crisps is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes yeast extract powder (poudre d'extrait de levure), which is an industrially processed flavor enhancer, beyond basic culinary ingredients.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

potatoes

A starchy tuber and a staple ingredient used widely in cooking and prepared dishes.
OK

sunflower oil

A common vegetable oil pressed from sunflower seeds, used for cooking and frying; a basic culinary oil.
OK

onion powder

Powdered onion, used as a basic seasoning and flavoring.
OK

poudre de fromage (lait)
OK

sea salt

Crystalline mineral salt harvested from seawater, used to season foods.
UPF

yeast extract powder

Powder derived from yeast extract, used as a savory flavoring and source of savory umami.
OK

poudre de lait
OK

sugar

A basic, single-ingredient sweetener derived from sugarcane or sugar beet.
OK

colorant naturel : extrait de paprika

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Common questions about Pipers Lye Cross Cheddar & Onion Crisps

Is Pipers Lye Cross Cheddar & Onion Crisps ultra-processed?

Yes — Pipers Lye Cross Cheddar & Onion Crisps by Pipers is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes yeast extract powder (poudre d'extrait de levure), which is an industrially processed flavor enhancer, beyond basic culinary ingredients.

Which ingredients in Pipers Lye Cross Cheddar & Onion Crisps are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Pipers Lye Cross Cheddar & Onion Crisps as an ultra-processed marker: yeast extract powder. 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.