Hippeas

Chickpea Puff Snacks HIPPEAS

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Yes — Chickpea Puff Snacks HIPPEAS is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives/ingredients such as natural flavouring and potassium chloride used as a salt replacer, which fall into NOVA Group 4 ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

chickpea flour

Ground flour made from chickpeas (garbanzo beans), used as a gluten-free starch and protein source.
OK

quinoa

A gluten-free seed-like grain, often used as a nutritious base or side dish.
OK

tapioca flour

Starch extracted from cassava root, used as a thickener or gluten-free flour.
OK

sunflower oil

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

sweet and smokin' seasoning (10%) (rice flour, sugar, smoked sea salt, onions, potassium chloride [salt replacement], natural flavouring, sunflower oil)
UPF

brown rice protein

A plant-based protein isolate derived from brown rice, commonly used in supplements and plant-based foods.

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Common questions about Chickpea Puff Snacks HIPPEAS

Is Chickpea Puff Snacks HIPPEAS ultra-processed?

Yes — Chickpea Puff Snacks HIPPEAS by Hippeas is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives/ingredients such as natural flavouring and potassium chloride used as a salt replacer, which fall into NOVA Group 4 ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Chickpea Puff Snacks HIPPEAS are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Chickpea Puff Snacks HIPPEAS as an ultra-processed marker: brown rice protein. 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.