Fiddlers

Lancashire Salt and Vinegar Crisps

Barcode 5060255520017

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Yes — Lancashire Salt and Vinegar Crisps is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and processed ingredients such as: acidity regulator (citric acid) and yeast extract, which fall under the NOVA definition of ultra-processed ingredients. Other ingredients like potatoes, sunflower oil, sea salt, sugar, lactose, dried vinegars, and rapeseed oil are not, by themselves, ultra-processed according to the given rules, but the presence of the identified UPF additives makes the overall product UPF.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

potatoes

Starchy root vegetable used worldwide.
OK

sunflower oil

A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
OK

sea salt and malt vinegar seasoning (salt)

A savory seasoning blend primarily of salt with malt vinegar flavoring; used to season foods.
OK

lactose (milk)

A disaccharide derived from lactose in milk, commonly used as a dairy-derived additive or ingredient.
OK

dried barley malt vinegar

A vinegar produced from barley malt; a traditional condiment used for flavoring and preservation.
OK

sugar

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

dried balsamic vinegar

A concentrated form of balsamic vinegar, a traditional grape-based condiment. As a processed liquid condiment, it is used for acidity and sweetness in dishes and is not typically considered ultra-processed.
OK

citric acid

A natural organic acid used to balance acidity and preserve foods; a common food additive.
UPF

yeast extract

A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.
OK

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.

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Common questions about Lancashire Salt and Vinegar Crisps

Is Lancashire Salt and Vinegar Crisps ultra-processed?

Yes — Lancashire Salt and Vinegar Crisps by Fiddlers 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 such as: acidity regulator (citric acid) and yeast extract, which fall under the NOVA definition of ultra-processed ingredients. Other ingredients like potatoes, sunflower oil, sea salt, sugar, lactose, dried vinegars, and rapeseed oil are not, by themselves, ultra-processed according to the given rules, but the presence of the identified UPF additives makes the overall product UPF.

Which ingredients in Lancashire Salt and Vinegar Crisps are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Lancashire Salt and Vinegar Crisps as an ultra-processed marker: yeast extract. 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.