Yes — Sweet & Salty Popcorn is ultra-processed.
Classified as ultra-processed because it contains isomalt used as a glazing agent, which is an industrially produced sweetener/additive not found in home kitchens.
Similar products that aren't ultra-processed — swap and keep the flavour.
Other crisps, snacks & nuts Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
PROPERCHIPS Sea Salt Lentil Chips
Proper
Not UPF
Noix de cajou & cranberries
Alesto
Not UPF
Tortilla Nachips Original
Old El Paso
Not UPF
Nut & fruit mix classic
Alesto, Lidl
Not UPF
Seabrook sea salt
Seabrook
Not UPF
Original Salted Peanuts
KP
Not UPF
Veg crisps
TYRRELL'S
Not UPF
Ready Salted Crisps
Walkers
Not UPF
Just Snax Tortilla Chips
Sainsbury's basics
Not UPF
Ready Salted Crisps
Tesco Finest
Not UPF
Yes — Sweet & Salty Popcorn by Propercorn is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains isomalt used as a glazing agent, which is an industrially produced sweetener/additive not found in home kitchens.
Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Popcorn Sweet by Snackrite, Sweet Popcorn by Marks & Spencer. See the healthier alternatives above for details.
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.