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Hand cooked crisps

Barcode 5065002532497

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No — Hand cooked crisps is not ultra-processed.

The ingredients are potato, basic vegetable oils (sunflower and rapeseed), and sea salt. These are simple culinary ingredients without industrial additives, refined syrups, flavorings, or emulsifiers, so under NOVA this would not be classified as ultra-processed.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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potato

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

vegetable oils (sunflower oil, rapeseed oil)

A blend of refined plant oils. Sunflower and rapeseed (canola) oils are common cooking fats.
OK

sea salt

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

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Common questions about Hand cooked crisps

Is Hand cooked crisps ultra-processed?

No — Hand cooked crisps by Pret à manger is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredients are potato, basic vegetable oils (sunflower and rapeseed), and sea salt. These are simple culinary ingredients without industrial additives, refined syrups, flavorings, or emulsifiers, so under NOVA this would not be classified as ultra-processed.

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.