Asda

Banana chips

Barcode 5054070710586

Scanned 6 times by Nomi users

Yes — Banana chips is ultra-processed.

The product contains 'flavouring', which is an industrial additive. According to NOVA, the presence of flavouring makes this product ultra-processed, even though the other ingredients (bananas, coconut oil, sugar) are basic culinary ingredients.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

bananas (60%)
OK

coconut oil

Oil pressed from mature coconuts, used for cooking and baking.
OK

sugar

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

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.

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Common questions about Banana chips

Is Banana chips ultra-processed?

Yes — Banana chips by Asda is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains 'flavouring', which is an industrial additive. According to NOVA, the presence of flavouring makes this product ultra-processed, even though the other ingredients (bananas, coconut oil, sugar) are basic culinary ingredients.

Which ingredients in Banana chips are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Banana chips as an ultra-processed marker: flavouring. 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.