Tesco

Vegetable Snack Crisps

Barcode 5054775346820

Scanned 5 times by Nomi users

Yes — Vegetable Snack Crisps is ultra-processed.

This product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including palm oil (a highly refined oil), flavourings, maltodextrin, and an emulsifier (sunflower lecithins). These additives and processing methods go beyond basic culinary use and fit the NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

onions (3%)
OK

parsnips (2%)
OK

carrots (1.5%)
OK

potato starch

A basic, finely ground starch derived from potatoes; used as a thickener and binder in foods.
UPF

palm oil

A widely used edible oil pressed from the fruit of oil palms; a basic culinary oil but highly processed in many commercial products.
OK

salt

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

flavourings

Flavourings are additives that are used to enhance or impart flavor to food products. They are considered ultra-processed as they are synthetic or natural substances that are typically extracted, isolated, or synthesized for their flavor properties.
OK

sugar

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

onion powder

Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
OK

caramelised sugar

A sugar that has been heated to develop a caramel flavor and color; essentially a processed form of sugar.
UPF

maltodextrin

A white powder made from starch that has been partially hydrolyzed; used as a thickener or filler and widely used as a food additive.
OK

parsnip powder
OK

carrot powder

Dried, milled carrot used as a powder for flavoring or coloring; a single-ingredient, minimally processed pantry item.
OK

emulsifier (sunflower lecithins). allergy advice may contain egg
OK

mustard. suitable for vegetarians

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Common questions about Vegetable Snack Crisps

Is Vegetable Snack Crisps ultra-processed?

Yes — Vegetable Snack Crisps by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including palm oil (a highly refined oil), flavourings, maltodextrin, and an emulsifier (sunflower lecithins). These additives and processing methods go beyond basic culinary use and fit the NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Vegetable Snack Crisps are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Vegetable Snack Crisps as ultra-processed markers: palm oil, flavourings, maltodextrin. 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.