Keogh's

Keogh’s Sea Salt and Vinegar Chips

Barcode 5390248520015

Scanned 13 times by Nomi users

Yes — Keogh’s Sea Salt and Vinegar Chips is ultra-processed.

The product contains yeast extract, which is a pre-identified UPF ingredient. It also includes industrially processed ingredients/additives such as acidity regulator (citric acid used as a regulator is acceptable, but yeast extract makes it UPF). Therefore, it must be classified as ultra-processed according to the NOVA criteria.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

potatoes (64%)
OK

sunflower oil

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

typic dried balsamic vinegar
OK

sea salt

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

rice flour

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

sugar

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

dried apple balsamic vinegar
OK

citric acid

A weak organic acid used to regulate acidity in foods; commonly produced industrially via fermentation of sugars and used as a preservative and flavor enhancer.
OK

dried spirit vinegar
UPF

yeast extract

A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.

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Common questions about Keogh’s Sea Salt and Vinegar Chips

Is Keogh’s Sea Salt and Vinegar Chips ultra-processed?

Yes — Keogh’s Sea Salt and Vinegar Chips by Keogh's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains yeast extract, which is a pre-identified UPF ingredient. It also includes industrially processed ingredients/additives such as acidity regulator (citric acid used as a regulator is acceptable, but yeast extract makes it UPF). Therefore, it must be classified as ultra-processed according to the NOVA criteria.

Which ingredients in Keogh’s Sea Salt and Vinegar Chips are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Keogh’s Sea Salt and Vinegar Chips as an ultra-processed marker: yeast extract. 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.