Walkers

Walkers Supreme Prawn Cocktail

Barcode 51000012

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Yes — Walkers Supreme Prawn Cocktail is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list contains industrial additives and formulations, specifically: glucose (an isolated refined sugar), flavouring (an industrial flavour additive), and sweetener (sucralose, an artificial sweetener). These are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

potatoes

Starchy root vegetable used worldwide.
OK

sunflower oil (24%)
OK

rapeseed oil

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

prawn cocktail seasoning
OK

prawn cocktail seasoning contains: flavouring
OK

sugar

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

glucose

A simple monosaccharide (basic sugar) commonly used as a sweetener and energy source in foods.
OK

salt

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

citric acid

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

dried yeast

Dehydrated yeast used as a leavening agent or flavoring in baking and fermentation.
OK

dried onion

Dried form of the onion bulb, used as a seasoning; flavor-concentrated and shelf-stable.
OK

vale of evesham tomato extract
OK

color (paprika extract)
UPF

sucralose

A synthetic artificial sweetener used to sweeten foods and beverages; extremely sweet, often used in low-calorie products.

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Common questions about Walkers Supreme Prawn Cocktail

Is Walkers Supreme Prawn Cocktail ultra-processed?

Yes — Walkers Supreme Prawn Cocktail by Walkers is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list contains industrial additives and formulations, specifically: glucose (an isolated refined sugar), flavouring (an industrial flavour additive), and sweetener (sucralose, an artificial sweetener). These are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Walkers Supreme Prawn Cocktail are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Walkers Supreme Prawn Cocktail as an ultra-processed marker: sucralose. 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?

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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.