PROPER CORN

SWEET & SALTY POPCORN

Barcode 5060283760669

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Yes — SWEET & SALTY POPCORN is ultra-processed.

This popcorn is ultra-processed because it contains isomalt used as a glazing agent, which is an industrially produced sweetener/additive not found in home kitchens. The rest of the ingredients (wholegrain corn, rapeseed oil, demerara sugar, sea salt) are basic culinary ingredients, but the presence of isomalt is sufficient to classify the product as an ultra-processed food under NOVA.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

wholegrain corn

Wholegrain corn kernels used as a cereal grain, containing the bran, germ, and endosperm; a basic, minimally processed ingredient.
OK

rapeseed oil

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

demerara sugar

Demerara sugar is a coarse-grained brown sugar derived from the cane sugar refining process.
UPF

isomalt

Isomalt used as a glazing agent; a sugar alcohol used as a low-calorie sweetener and coating agent in confectionery; produced industrially.
OK

sea salt

A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.

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Common questions about SWEET & SALTY POPCORN

Is SWEET & SALTY POPCORN ultra-processed?

Yes — SWEET & SALTY POPCORN by PROPER CORN is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This popcorn is ultra-processed because it contains isomalt used as a glazing agent, which is an industrially produced sweetener/additive not found in home kitchens. The rest of the ingredients (wholegrain corn, rapeseed oil, demerara sugar, sea salt) are basic culinary ingredients, but the presence of isomalt is sufficient to classify the product as an ultra-processed food under NOVA.

Which ingredients in SWEET & SALTY POPCORN are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in SWEET & SALTY POPCORN as an ultra-processed marker: isomalt. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to SWEET & SALTY POPCORN?

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.

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.