Tyrrells

Veg Crisps Balsamic Vinegar & Sea Salt

Barcode 5056051806585

Scanned 18 times by Nomi users

Yes — Veg Crisps Balsamic Vinegar & Sea Salt is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives/ingredients such as natural flavouring ("arômes naturels") and yeast extract ("extrait de levure"), which are used as flavour enhancers and are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods, even though the base (root vegetables, sunflower oil, sugar, salt) are minimally processed or basic culinary ingredients.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

mélange de légumes racines (panais, betterave et patate douce orange) (58%)
OK

sunflower oil

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

sugar

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

poudre de vinaigre balsamique
OK

sel marin
UPF

natural flavors

Concentrated extract or essence used to impart flavor, derived from natural sources such as plants or animals, without synthetic additives in the final flavoring.
OK

yeast extract

A flavoring ingredient derived from yeast, commonly used to enhance savory umami notes. It can be a simple extract from Saccharomyces cerevisiae and is widely used in broths, soups, and snacks.

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Common questions about Veg Crisps Balsamic Vinegar & Sea Salt

Is Veg Crisps Balsamic Vinegar & Sea Salt ultra-processed?

Yes — Veg Crisps Balsamic Vinegar & Sea Salt by Tyrrells is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives/ingredients such as natural flavouring ("arômes naturels") and yeast extract ("extrait de levure"), which are used as flavour enhancers and are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods, even though the base (root vegetables, sunflower oil, sugar, salt) are minimally processed or basic culinary ingredients.

Which ingredients in Veg Crisps Balsamic Vinegar & Sea Salt are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Veg Crisps Balsamic Vinegar & Sea Salt as an ultra-processed marker: natural flavors. 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.