Proper Corn

Sweet & salty popcorn

Barcode 5060283760812

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Yes — Sweet & salty popcorn is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains glazing agent (isomalt), which is an industrial additive. The presence of such an additive is sufficient to classify the food as ultra-processed according to NOVA. Other ingredients like wholegrain corn, rapeseed oil, demerara sugar, and sea salt are not ultra-processed on their own, but the inclusion of glazing agent (isomalt) makes the overall product ultra-processed.

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). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains glazing agent (isomalt), which is an industrial additive. The presence of such an additive is sufficient to classify the food as ultra-processed according to NOVA. Other ingredients like wholegrain corn, rapeseed oil, demerara sugar, and sea salt are not ultra-processed on their own, but the inclusion of glazing agent (isomalt) makes the overall product ultra-processed.

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.