Potato Chips

Barcode 5063445794175

Yes — Potato Chips is ultra-processed.

Not a great choice for everyday.

This is a potato-based snack made with rapeseed oil, rice flour, vinegar powders, sugar, and salt. It is classified as ultra-processed because it contains flavouring, yeast extract powder, and acid (citric acid), which are identified industrial additives. The flavouring and yeast extract powder contribute taste through industrial formulations, while citric acid is an extracted additive. These ingredients make the product UPF under the specified criteria.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

potato

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

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
OK

rice flour

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

flavouring

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

spirit vinegar powder
UPF

citric acid

A sour-tasting organic acid used as an acidulant and preservative in foods. Commonly added in small amounts to adjust acidity.
OK

sugar

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

sea salt

A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
OK

chardonnay wine vinegar powder
UPF

yeast extract powder

Powdered extract derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, rich in amino acids and umami; used as a flavor enhancer.

Common questions about Potato Chips

Is Potato Chips ultra-processed?

Yes — Potato Chips is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This is a potato-based snack made with rapeseed oil, rice flour, vinegar powders, sugar, and salt. It is classified as ultra-processed because it contains flavouring, yeast extract powder, and acid (citric acid), which are identified industrial additives. The flavouring and yeast extract powder contribute taste through industrial formulations, while citric acid is an extracted additive. These ingredients make the product UPF under the specified criteria.

Which ingredients in Potato Chips are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Potato Chips as ultra-processed markers: flavouring, citric acid, yeast extract powder. 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.