ASDA

Crispy Homestyle Chips

Barcode 5057172080885

Scanned 14 times by Nomi users

Yes — Crispy Homestyle Chips is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains dextrose, which is an industrially refined sugar and explicitly categorized as a UPF ingredient. It also includes modified potato starch, an industrially processed ingredient, further supporting the UPF classification.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

potatoes (92%)
OK

vegetable oils in varying proportions [sunflower
OK

rapeseed]
OK

wheat flour

Finely ground cereal flour from wheat; a fundamental baking ingredient.
UPF

modified potato starch

Starch derived from potatoes that has been chemically or physically modified for functional properties in processed foods.
OK

salt

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

spice extracts [paprika
OK

turmeric]
UPF

dextrose

A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.

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Common questions about Crispy Homestyle Chips

Is Crispy Homestyle Chips ultra-processed?

Yes — Crispy Homestyle Chips by ASDA is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains dextrose, which is an industrially refined sugar and explicitly categorized as a UPF ingredient. It also includes modified potato starch, an industrially processed ingredient, further supporting the UPF classification.

Which ingredients in Crispy Homestyle Chips are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Crispy Homestyle Chips as ultra-processed markers: modified potato starch, dextrose. 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.