Asda

Asda Sweet and Salted Popcorn

Barcode 5054070249611

Scanned 21 times by Nomi users

Yes — Asda Sweet and Salted Popcorn is ultra-processed.

The popcorn contains emulsifier (lecithins), which is an industrial additive used to modify texture and stability and is characteristic of ultra-processed foods under the NOVA system.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

popped maize

Popped maize kernels (popcorn) that are puffed by heat; commonly eaten as a snack or used as an ingredient in cereals and snacks.
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

vegetable oils in varying proportions (rapeseed, sunflower)

A blend of edible vegetable oils, primarily rapeseed (canola) oil and sunflower oil, used as a cooking oil.
OK

salt

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

lecithin (emulsifier)

Emulsifier derived from plant or animal sources used to stabilize mixtures in foods.

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Common questions about Asda Sweet and Salted Popcorn

Is Asda Sweet and Salted Popcorn ultra-processed?

Yes — Asda Sweet and Salted Popcorn by Asda is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The popcorn contains emulsifier (lecithins), which is an industrial additive used to modify texture and stability and is characteristic of ultra-processed foods under the NOVA system.

Which ingredients in Asda Sweet and Salted Popcorn are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Asda Sweet and Salted Popcorn as an ultra-processed marker: lecithin (emulsifier). 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.