Smoky Potato Protein Bites

Barcode 5063250540684

Yes — Smoky Potato Protein Bites is ultra-processed.

This savoury snack contains several ultra-processed ingredients and additives, including yeast extract, modified starch, and flavouring, which are industrial formulations used for flavour enhancement and texture modification.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

potato

A starchy tuber, a common staple food used as a vegetable. Can be prepared in many ways (boiled, fried, baked).
OK

reconstituted pea protein
OK

wheat flour

Finely ground cereal flour from wheat; a fundamental baking ingredient.
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

sunflower oil

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

sugar

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

onion

A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
OK

buttermilk

A dairy product produced by culture or fermentation of milk; a liquid with mild tang and fat, used as a baking liquid or beverage.
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

modified starch

Starch that has been chemically or physically modified to alter its thickening, texture, or stability properties; commonly used as a thickener or stabilizer in processed foods.
OK

salt

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

corriander
OK

caramelised sugar powder

Powder consisting of caramelised sugar; a sweet flavoring ingredient derived from refined sugar.
UPF

flavouring

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

Common questions about Smoky Potato Protein Bites

Is Smoky Potato Protein Bites ultra-processed?

Yes — Smoky Potato Protein Bites is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This savoury snack contains several ultra-processed ingredients and additives, including yeast extract, modified starch, and flavouring, which are industrial formulations used for flavour enhancement and texture modification.

Which ingredients in Smoky Potato Protein Bites are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Smoky Potato Protein Bites as ultra-processed markers: yeast extract, modified starch, 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?

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.