Sweet Potato Crisps

Barcode 5034654654611

Yes — Sweet Potato Crisps is ultra-processed.

This product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains dextrose (an industrially extracted sugar) and xanthan gum used as a thickener, both of which are characteristic of ultra-processed foods in the NOVA system.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

sweet potato (87%)
OK

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
OK

maize flour

Finely ground maize used as a staple ingredient in baking and cooking; a basic food commodity.
OK

rice flour

A finely milled flour from milled rice, commonly used as a gluten-free thickener or flour substitute in baking and cooking.
OK

maize starch

Fine white powder obtained from corn; used as a thickener in sauces and soups.
OK

tapioca starch

Starch extracted from cassava (tapioca root), used as a thickener and binder.
OK

salt

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

raising agents (disodium diphosphate, sodium bicarbonate)

Leavening agents used in baking to produce gas and lift dough.
UPF

dextrose

A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.
UPF

xanthan gum

A fermented polysaccharide thickener used as a food additive to improve texture.

Common questions about Sweet Potato Crisps

Is Sweet Potato Crisps ultra-processed?

Yes — Sweet Potato Crisps is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains dextrose (an industrially extracted sugar) and xanthan gum used as a thickener, both of which are characteristic of ultra-processed foods in the NOVA system.

Which ingredients in Sweet Potato Crisps are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Sweet Potato Crisps as ultra-processed markers: dextrose, xanthan gum. 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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.