Crunchy Baked Corn Snacks

Barcode 5060440130090

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Yes — Crunchy Baked Corn Snacks is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes “natural flavouring,” which is an industrially produced flavor additive according to NOVA. The rest of the ingredients (corn, sunflower oil, dairy powders, salt) are processed but not by themselves ultra-processed; however, the presence of an industrial flavoring makes the overall product UPF.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

corn

Corn is a basic cereal grain (Zea mays) used as a staple food around the world. It can be consumed as kernels, ground into cornmeal or flour, and processed into products like popcorn and corn oil.
OK

sunflower oil

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

whey powder

Powder derived from whey, the liquid byproduct of cheese production, rich in whey proteins and commonly used as a protein supplement or functional ingredient.
OK

salt

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

cheese powder

Dried cheese product, often produced by dehydrating cheese or combining dairy ingredients with additives for flavor and texture; used for flavoring and fortification.
OK

milk powder

Dehydrated milk product used as a dairy ingredient; can be used to add dairy solids.
OK

buttermilk powder

Dried buttermilk obtained from fermented milk; used as a dairy ingredient to provide dairy flavor and proteins in products.
UPF

natural flavouring

A natural flavoring used to impart taste; typically an extract or essence derived from natural sources.

Common questions about Crunchy Baked Corn Snacks

Is Crunchy Baked Corn Snacks ultra-processed?

Yes — Crunchy Baked Corn Snacks is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes “natural flavouring,” which is an industrially produced flavor additive according to NOVA. The rest of the ingredients (corn, sunflower oil, dairy powders, salt) are processed but not by themselves ultra-processed; however, the presence of an industrial flavoring makes the overall product UPF.

Which ingredients in Crunchy Baked Corn Snacks are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Crunchy Baked Corn Snacks as ultra-processed markers: cheese powder, natural flavouring. 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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.