Barbecue Crisps

Barcode 5060837490448

Yes — Barbecue Crisps is ultra-processed.

This savoury snack contains several ultra-processed ingredients and additives, including flavouring, colour, and paprika extract, which are industrial formulations used for flavour, appearance, and stability. These additives place the product in the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category, even though it also contains basic ingredients like potatoes and sunflower oil.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

potatoes

Starchy root vegetable used worldwide.
OK

high oleic sunflower oil

A refined oil pressed from high oleic sunflower seeds, used as a cooking fat with high monounsaturated fat content.
OK

barbecue seasoning
OK

rice flour

A finely milled flour from milled rice, commonly used as a gluten-free thickener or flour substitute in baking and cooking.
OK

sugar

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

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
OK

potassium chloride

Mineral salt used as a salt substitute in food. A basic inorganic ingredient commonly used for seasoning or fortification; not ultra-processed.
OK

yeast powder

Powdered form of active dry yeast used as a leavening agent in baking or fermentation.
OK

spices

diverse plant extracts used to flavor foods; can refer to a mix of single or blended seasonings.
OK

smoked paprika

A spice made from dried, smoked, and ground red peppers (pimentón). Rich, sweet-smoky flavor with mild heat used in numerous cuisines including Spanish dishes.
OK

cayenne pepper

Ground dried chili peppers used as a spice or heat source.
UPF

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
OK

onion powder

Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
OK

garlic powder

Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.
OK

tomato powder

Powdered tomato used as a flavoring or ingredient, a minimally processed dried tomato product.
OK

citric acid

A weak organic acid found in citrus fruits, commonly used as an acidulant and preservative in foods and beverages.
OK

smoked salt

Salt cured with smoke, often infused with smoky flavor. Used as a seasoning.
UPF

colour (color)

A broad category of additives used to impart or enhance color in foods. Can be artificial or natural: includes tartrazine, sunset yellow, caramel color, etc.
UPF

paprika extract

Concentrated flavor ingredient derived from paprika (capsicum) used to impart paprika flavor without the physical pepper pieces.

Common questions about Barbecue Crisps

Is Barbecue Crisps ultra-processed?

Yes — Barbecue Crisps is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This savoury snack contains several ultra-processed ingredients and additives, including flavouring, colour, and paprika extract, which are industrial formulations used for flavour, appearance, and stability. These additives place the product in the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category, even though it also contains basic ingredients like potatoes and sunflower oil.

Which ingredients in Barbecue Crisps are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Barbecue Crisps as ultra-processed markers: flavouring, colour (color), paprika 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?

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.