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Crinkle Cut Sea Salt & Chardonnay Vinegar Hand Cooked Crisps by Tesco
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Crinkle Cut Sea Salt & Chardonnay Vinegar Hand Cooked Crisps

Barcode 5059697385087
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Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Crinkle Cut Sea Salt & Chardonnay Vinegar Hand Cooked Crisps is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and processed ingredients, specifically: flavouring (a processed flavour additive) and yeast extract powder (an industrially produced flavour enhancer). These are characteristic of NOVA group 4 ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    tato
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • UPF
    flavouring
    A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
  • OK
    rice flour
    A finely milled flour from milled rice, commonly used as a gluten-free thickener or flour substitute in baking and cooking.
  • 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.
  • OK
    sea it
  • UPF
    yeast extract powder
    Powdered extract derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, rich in amino acids and umami; used as a flavor enhancer.
  • OK
    chardonnay wine vinegar powder suitable for vegans storage

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Common questions about Crinkle Cut Sea Salt & Chardonnay Vinegar Hand Cooked Crisps

Is Crinkle Cut Sea Salt & Chardonnay Vinegar Hand Cooked Crisps ultra-processed?

Yes — Crinkle Cut Sea Salt & Chardonnay Vinegar Hand Cooked Crisps by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and processed ingredients, specifically: flavouring (a processed flavour additive) and yeast extract powder (an industrially produced flavour enhancer). These are characteristic of NOVA group 4 ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Crinkle Cut Sea Salt & Chardonnay Vinegar Hand Cooked Crisps are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Crinkle Cut Sea Salt & Chardonnay Vinegar Hand Cooked Crisps as ultra-processed markers: flavouring, yeast extract powder. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Crinkle Cut Sea Salt & Chardonnay Vinegar Hand Cooked 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.

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