Proper Chips

Katsu Curry Chickpea Chips

Barcode 5060283762960

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Yes — Katsu Curry Chickpea Chips is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredients include industrial additives and formulations: natural flavouring, yeast extract powder (a flavor enhancer), and acidity regulator (citric acid) within a katsu curry flavouring mix. The presence of such industrial flavouring systems makes the overall product UPF under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

chickpea flour (24%)
OK

rapeseed oil

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

potato starch

A basic, finely ground starch derived from potatoes; used as a thickener and binder in foods.
OK

rice flour

A finely milled flour from milled rice, commonly used as a gluten-free thickener or flour substitute in baking and cooking.
OK

katsu curry flavour (8%) (rice flour, spices (turmeric, smoked paprika, cumin, cayenne pepper, coriander seed, ginger, clove), sugar, onion powder, salt, garlic powder, yeast extract powder, tomato powder, acidity regulator (citric acid), natural flavouring, fenugreek leaf, colour (paprika extract))
OK

potato fibre

A dietary fibre ingredient derived from potatoes, used to increase fiber content and modify texture.
OK

corn flour

A fine, white powder made from ground corn, used as a thickener in sauces, soups, and baking in some regions (note: in some countries corn flour refers to cornstarch).
OK

potassium chloride

Mineral salt used as a salt substitute in food. A basic inorganic ingredient commonly used for seasoning or fortification; not ultra-processed.
OK

salt. packaged in a protective atmosphere. this pack contains approximately 4 servings. typical nutrition per 100g per 20g energy 2039kj

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Common questions about Katsu Curry Chickpea Chips

Is Katsu Curry Chickpea Chips ultra-processed?

Yes — Katsu Curry Chickpea Chips by Proper Chips is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredients include industrial additives and formulations: natural flavouring, yeast extract powder (a flavor enhancer), and acidity regulator (citric acid) within a katsu curry flavouring mix. The presence of such industrial flavouring systems makes the overall product UPF under NOVA.

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.