Chipotle & Lime Activated Chips

Barcode 5060544130132

Scanned 19 times by Nomi users

Yes — Chipotle & Lime Activated Chips is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial flavouring additives ("natural flavouring") and a formulated flavour seasoning mix, which are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

sprouted sorghum

A whole grain used as a cereal ingredient, where sorghum is germinated to start sprouting.
OK

yellow pea flour

Finely ground flour made from yellow split peas, used as a gluten-free legume ingredient.
UPF

chipotle and lime flavour seasoning

Seasoning blend for flavoring foods, containing rice flour, spices, sugar, salt, onion powder, flavor enhancers, acids and colorants.
OK

sunflower oil

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

maize flour

Finely ground maize used as a staple ingredient in baking and cooking; a basic food commodity.
OK

calcium carbonate

A basic inorganic salt used as a dietary supplement and antacid. Appears as a single-ingredient mineral compound.

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Common questions about Chipotle & Lime Activated Chips

Is Chipotle & Lime Activated Chips ultra-processed?

Yes — Chipotle & Lime Activated Chips is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial flavouring additives ("natural flavouring") and a formulated flavour seasoning mix, which are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Chipotle & Lime Activated Chips are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Chipotle & Lime Activated Chips as an ultra-processed marker: chipotle and lime flavour seasoning. 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.