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Barbeque Potato Chips

Barcode 5060292302201

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Yes — Barbeque Potato Chips is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed (UPF). It contains several industrial additives and formulations, including natural flavourings, dextrose, and colour: paprika extract, which are explicitly classified as UPF ingredients. The presence of a composite “barbeque flavour” mix with added flavourings and colourings indicates industrial formulation beyond basic culinary processing. Therefore, according to NOVA criteria, this product is classified as ultra-processed.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

dried potato

Dried form of potato used as a processed ingredient or snack base; essentially dehydrated potato.
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

sunflower oil

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

barbeque flavour [sugar
OK

dried yeast

Dehydrated yeast used as a leavening agent or flavoring in baking and fermentation.
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

dried onion

Dried form of the onion bulb, used as a seasoning; flavor-concentrated and shelf-stable.
UPF

natural flavourings

Flavorings derived from natural sources used to impart taste or aroma; typically a mix of essential oils, compounds, or extracts.
OK

dried garlic

Dehydrated garlic cloves ground or whole, used as a pungent seasoning with long shelf life.
OK

ground spices (smoked paprika, red chilli pepper)
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
OK

dried tomato

Dehydrated tomato fruit, used as a seasoning or ingredient; provides tomato flavor with extended shelf life.
UPF

dextrose

A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.
OK

citric acid

A naturally occurring weak organic acid used as an acidity regulator and preservative in foods and beverages.
OK

smoked sea salt
UPF

paprika extract

A concentrated pigment derived from paprika used as a colorant in foods.
OK

antioxidant: rosemary extract]
OK

potato starch

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

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Common questions about Barbeque Potato Chips

Is Barbeque Potato Chips ultra-processed?

Yes — Barbeque Potato Chips by Popchips is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed (UPF). It contains several industrial additives and formulations, including natural flavourings, dextrose, and colour: paprika extract, which are explicitly classified as UPF ingredients. The presence of a composite “barbeque flavour” mix with added flavourings and colourings indicates industrial formulation beyond basic culinary processing. Therefore, according to NOVA criteria, this product is classified as ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in Barbeque Potato Chips are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Barbeque Potato Chips as ultra-processed markers: natural flavourings, dextrose, paprika 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.