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Finest Sea Salt And Black Pepper Crisps by Tesco finest
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Finest Sea Salt And Black Pepper Crisps

Barcode 5057008234574
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Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Finest Sea Salt And Black Pepper Crisps is ultra-processed.

This product is ultra-processed because it contains industrial ingredients and additives such as maltodextrin, yeast extract powder, and natural flavouring. These are characteristic of ultra-processed foods under the NOVA classification.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    potato
    A starchy tuber, a common staple food used as a vegetable. Can be prepared in many ways (boiled, fried, baked).
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • OK
    potato starch
    A basic, finely ground starch derived from potatoes; used as a thickener and binder in foods.
  • 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
    black pepper
    A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.
  • OK
    sea salt
    A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    citric acid
    A weak organic acid found in citrus fruits, commonly used as an acidulant and preservative in foods and beverages.
  • UPF
    yeast extract powder
    Powdered extract derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, rich in amino acids and umami; used as a flavor enhancer.
  • OK
    natural black pepper flavouring
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.

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Common questions about Finest Sea Salt And Black Pepper Crisps

Is Finest Sea Salt And Black Pepper Crisps ultra-processed?

Yes — Finest Sea Salt And Black Pepper Crisps by Tesco finest is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is ultra-processed because it contains industrial ingredients and additives such as maltodextrin, yeast extract powder, and natural flavouring. These are characteristic of ultra-processed foods under the NOVA classification.

Which ingredients in Finest Sea Salt And Black Pepper Crisps are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Finest Sea Salt And Black Pepper Crisps as ultra-processed markers: maltodextrin, yeast extract powder. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Finest Sea Salt And Black Pepper Crisps?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Lightly Salted Potato chips by Kettle, Anglesey sea salt crisps by Pipers, Walkers Ready Salted Crisps 6pk by Walkers. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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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