Yes — Squares Salt & Vinegar is ultra-processed.
Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes several industrial additives and formulations: flavour enhancers (monosodium glutamate, disodium guanylate), maltodextrin, and generic flavouring within “salt & vinegar flavour”. These are characteristic of NOVA Group 4 ultra-processed foods.
Other crisps, snacks & nuts Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
Tortilla Chips
Stockwell & Co.
Not UPF
Sweet & Salty Popped Crisps
Popworks
Not UPF
Anglesey sea salt crisps
Pipers
Not UPF
Sea salt lentil chips
proper
Not UPF
Honey Roast Crunch
Graze
Not UPF
Ready Salted Grab Bag Crisps
Walkers
Not UPF
Cashews roasted & salted
Alesto
Not UPF
Sea Salted popcorn
Proper
Not UPF
Lightly salted tortilla chips
Aldi
Not UPF
Root Vegetables
Tesco
Not UPF
Yes — Squares Salt & Vinegar by Walkers is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes several industrial additives and formulations: flavour enhancers (monosodium glutamate, disodium guanylate), maltodextrin, and generic flavouring within “salt & vinegar flavour”. These are characteristic of NOVA Group 4 ultra-processed foods.
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.
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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.