Boundless

Sour Cream and Onion Flavored Chips

Barcode 5060544130187

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Yes — Sour Cream and Onion Flavored Chips is ultra-processed.

Not a great choice for everyday eating.

This product is ultra-processed because it contains yeast extract and natural flavoring, both of which are industrially derived flavoring additives under the stated NOVA criteria. The chips are also a ready-to-eat flavored snack product. Other ingredients, such as sorghum, pea flour, spices, sunflower oil, sugar, acids, and calcium carbonate, do not independently determine the classification.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

sprouted sorghum

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

pea flour

Fine powder made from ground dried peas; used as a gluten-free flour substitute or thickener.
UPF

sour cream and onion flavour seasoning

A savory seasoning blend used to impart sour cream and onion flavor, containing rice flour, onion powder, salt, and food acids.
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

spices (garlic, pepper)

A simple blend of dried garlic and pepper used as a seasoning.
UPF

yeast extract

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

natural flavouring

A generic flavoring ingredient derived from natural sources used to impart aroma or taste; may include essential oils or extracts.
OK

parsley

A fresh green herb used to flavor and garnish dishes; commonly added chopped leaves.
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 calcium salt used as a nutrition supplement and anticaking agent in foods.

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Common questions about Sour Cream and Onion Flavored Chips

Is Sour Cream and Onion Flavored Chips ultra-processed?

Yes — Sour Cream and Onion Flavored Chips by Boundless is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is ultra-processed because it contains yeast extract and natural flavoring, both of which are industrially derived flavoring additives under the stated NOVA criteria. The chips are also a ready-to-eat flavored snack product. Other ingredients, such as sorghum, pea flour, spices, sunflower oil, sugar, acids, and calcium carbonate, do not independently determine the classification.

Which ingredients in Sour Cream and Onion Flavored Chips are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Sour Cream and Onion Flavored Chips as ultra-processed markers: sour cream and onion flavour seasoning, yeast extract, natural flavouring. 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.