popchips

barbeque flavour popped potato snacks

Barcode 5060292308203

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Yes — barbeque flavour popped potato snacks is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid and the product is ultra-processed (UPF). It contains several industrial additives and processed ingredients, including pre-identified UPF ingredients: natural flavourings, dextrose, and colour: paprika extract. These are industrial flavouring, refined sugar, and colouring agents respectively, which place the product in the NOVA ultra-processed category. Other ingredients like “barbeque flavour” (a composite industrial flavour mix) further support this classification.

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.
OK

salt. fancy a chip chat? tel: freephone (uk) 0800 0196 193 (mon - fri 9am - 5pm) republic of ireland 1800 551755 mail: freepost kp snacks roi mail: kp snacks limited
OK

p.o. box no. 4 ashby-de-la-zouch
OK

leicestershire
OK

le65 2uq
OK

uk o registered trade mark

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Common questions about barbeque flavour popped potato snacks

Is barbeque flavour popped potato snacks ultra-processed?

Yes — barbeque flavour popped potato snacks by popchips is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid and the product is ultra-processed (UPF). It contains several industrial additives and processed ingredients, including pre-identified UPF ingredients: natural flavourings, dextrose, and colour: paprika extract. These are industrial flavouring, refined sugar, and colouring agents respectively, which place the product in the NOVA ultra-processed category. Other ingredients like “barbeque flavour” (a composite industrial flavour mix) further support this classification.

Which ingredients in barbeque flavour popped potato snacks are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in barbeque flavour popped potato snacks as ultra-processed markers: natural flavourings, dextrose, paprika extract. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to barbeque flavour popped potato snacks?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Sea Salt Lentil Chips by Proper, Lentil Chips by Eat Real. 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.