Chickpea Potato Snack

Barcode 5060475831269

Yes — Chickpea Potato Snack is ultra-processed.

Ultra-processed due to industrial additives and preservatives.

This appears to be a chickpea and potato snack. It is classified as ultra-processed because it contains cellulose and potassium sorbate, both identified as UPF ingredients. Sodium hexametaphosphate is also an industrial additive used for texture and stability. Rapeseed oil is a basic culinary oil and does not itself make the product UPF.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

potato

A starchy tuber, a common staple food used as a vegetable. Can be prepared in many ways (boiled, fried, baked).
OK

chickpeas

Also known as garbanzo beans; a pale beige legume used in dishes like hummus, stews, and salads.
OK

rapeseed oil

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

cellulose

A natural plant-derived polymer used as a bulking agent, thickener, or texturizer in foods; often processed to fine powder.
OK

sodium hexametaphosphate
UPF

potassium sorbate

A widely used food preservative that inhibits mold and yeast growth in a variety of foods and beverages.
OK

linseed

Also known as flaxseed; a small, nutrient-rich seed high in omega-3 fatty acids and fiber.
OK

slippery elm bark

Common questions about Chickpea Potato Snack

Is Chickpea Potato Snack ultra-processed?

Yes — Chickpea Potato Snack is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This appears to be a chickpea and potato snack. It is classified as ultra-processed because it contains cellulose and potassium sorbate, both identified as UPF ingredients. Sodium hexametaphosphate is also an industrial additive used for texture and stability. Rapeseed oil is a basic culinary oil and does not itself make the product UPF.

Which ingredients in Chickpea Potato Snack are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Chickpea Potato Snack as ultra-processed markers: cellulose, potassium sorbate. 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.