Yes — Sea salt & cider vinegar chips is ultra-processed.
This product is ultra-processed because it contains industrially processed additives and flavorings such as arôme naturel (natural flavoring), powdered spirit vinegar, powdered cider vinegar, powdered malt vinegar, and concentrated apple juice powder, which are typical of ultra-processed foods according to NOVA.
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Yes — Sea salt & cider vinegar chips by Tyrrells is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is ultra-processed because it contains industrially processed additives and flavorings such as arôme naturel (natural flavoring), powdered spirit vinegar, powdered cider vinegar, powdered malt vinegar, and concentrated apple juice powder, which are typical of ultra-processed foods according to NOVA.
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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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.