Asda

Cheddar & Red Onion Crisps

Barcode 5063089654521

Yes — Cheddar & Red Onion Crisps is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because the flavouring component includes industrial flavour additives (flavour / flavouring) and processed cheese/onion flavour blends, which are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

potatoes

Starchy root vegetable used worldwide.
OK

vegetable oils in varying protons [rapeseed
OK

sunflower seeds

Seeds from sunflowers, commonly used as a snack or ingredient for texture and nutrition.
OK

cheddar and red onion flavour [lactose (milk)
OK

salt yeast powder
OK

sugar

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

onion powder

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

cheese powder (milk) east extract whey powder (milk)
OK

buttermilk powder flavour (contains ilk)
OK

cheddar cheese powder (milk onion powder]. allergy advice!)

Common questions about Cheddar & Red Onion Crisps

Is Cheddar & Red Onion Crisps ultra-processed?

Yes — Cheddar & Red Onion Crisps by Asda is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because the flavouring component includes industrial flavour additives (flavour / flavouring) and processed cheese/onion flavour blends, which are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

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.