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Prawn Marie Rose Hand Cooked Crisps

Barcode 5057545929629

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Yes — Prawn Marie Rose Hand Cooked Crisps is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as UPF because it contains several ultra-processed ingredients and additives. These include: flavouring (an added flavour, likely industrially produced), dextrose (an industrially refined sugar), yeast extract powder (a flavour enhancer), and colour (paprika extract, curcumin), which are added colouring agents. The presence of these industrial formulations and additives makes the product ultra-processed according to NOVA.

Ingredients

3 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

sugar

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

yeast extract powder

Powdered extract derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, rich in amino acids and umami; used as a flavor enhancer.
OK

rice flour

A finely milled flour from milled rice, commonly used as a gluten-free thickener or flour substitute in baking and cooking.
UPF

flavouring

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

citric acid

A weak organic acid found in citrus fruits, commonly used as an acidulant and preservative in foods and beverages.
UPF

dextrose

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

salt

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

onion powder

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

chipotle chilli

A chili pepper dried and smoked, used to add heat and smoky flavor. Common in Mexican cuisine.
OK

garlic powder

Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.
OK

tomato powder

Powdered tomato used as a flavoring or ingredient, a minimally processed dried tomato product.
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

colour (paprika extract, curcumin)
OK

dill seed
OK

smoked sugar

A flavored sugar product created by infusing or smoking granulated sugar to impart a smokey aroma and taste. It is a basic sugar base with added flavoring/process, generally considered a culinary ingredient rather than a highly processed UPF ingredient.

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Common questions about Prawn Marie Rose Hand Cooked Crisps

Is Prawn Marie Rose Hand Cooked Crisps ultra-processed?

Yes — Prawn Marie Rose Hand Cooked Crisps by Tesco Finest is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as UPF because it contains several ultra-processed ingredients and additives. These include: flavouring (an added flavour, likely industrially produced), dextrose (an industrially refined sugar), yeast extract powder (a flavour enhancer), and colour (paprika extract, curcumin), which are added colouring agents. The presence of these industrial formulations and additives makes the product ultra-processed according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in Prawn Marie Rose Hand Cooked Crisps are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Prawn Marie Rose Hand Cooked Crisps as ultra-processed markers: yeast extract powder, flavouring, 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.