Brave

Crunchy Chickpeas Sea Salt & Vinegar

Barcode 5060525200236

Scanned 6 times by Nomi users

Yes — Crunchy Chickpeas Sea Salt & Vinegar is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains yeast extract, which is an industrially processed flavor enhancer and explicitly categorized as a UPF ingredient under NOVA. Other ingredients like chickpeas, rapeseed oil, cider vinegar powder, sea salt, citric acid, and apple powder alone would not necessarily make it ultra-processed, but the presence of yeast extract is sufficient to classify the overall product as UPF.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

chickpeas (83%)
OK

rapeseed oil

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

cider vinegar powder

Powdered form of cider vinegar, produced by spray-drying or dehydration of fermented apple cider; used as a flavoring agent.
OK

sea salt

A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
OK

citric acid

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

apple powder
UPF

yeast extract

A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.

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Common questions about Crunchy Chickpeas Sea Salt & Vinegar

Is Crunchy Chickpeas Sea Salt & Vinegar ultra-processed?

Yes — Crunchy Chickpeas Sea Salt & Vinegar by Brave is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains yeast extract, which is an industrially processed flavor enhancer and explicitly categorized as a UPF ingredient under NOVA. Other ingredients like chickpeas, rapeseed oil, cider vinegar powder, sea salt, citric acid, and apple powder alone would not necessarily make it ultra-processed, but the presence of yeast extract is sufficient to classify the overall product as UPF.

Which ingredients in Crunchy Chickpeas Sea Salt & Vinegar are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Crunchy Chickpeas Sea Salt & Vinegar as ultra-processed markers: cider vinegar powder, yeast 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.