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Yes — Sea Salt & Cider Vinegar - Activated Chips is ultra-processed.
The product is ultra-processed because the seasoning contains industrial ingredients: natural flavouring (an extracted, formulated flavour additive) and cider vinegar powder (an industrially processed flavouring form), which fall under NOVA group 4. Other ingredients like citric acid and rice flour are acceptable, but the presence of these extracted flavour additives makes the overall product UPF.
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Yes — Sea Salt & Cider Vinegar - Activated Chips by Boundless Activated Snacking is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because the seasoning contains industrial ingredients: natural flavouring (an extracted, formulated flavour additive) and cider vinegar powder (an industrially processed flavouring form), which fall under NOVA group 4. Other ingredients like citric acid and rice flour are acceptable, but the presence of these extracted flavour additives makes the overall product UPF.
Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Lightly Salted Potato chips by Kettle, Anglesey sea salt crisps by Pipers, Walkers Ready Salted Crisps 6pk by Walkers. See the healthier alternatives above for details.
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.
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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.