Cheese Corn Snacks

Barcode 5400606971820

Yes — Cheese Corn Snacks is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes several industrially processed additives: maltodextrin (listed as malted dextrin), flavourings, and the use of multiple refined vegetable oils in a snack format. Flavourings are explicitly identified as a UPF ingredient. These are characteristic of NOVA Group 4 ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

maize (63%)
OK

vegetable oils (rapeseed, sunflower) in varying proportions
OK

dried whey permeate (milk)
OK

dried potatoes
OK

salt

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

malted dextrin
OK

dried cheese (milk) (1%)
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 buttermilk

A dehydrated dairy product derived from cultured buttermilk, used as a milk powder for flavor and texture in foods.
UPF

flavourings

Flavourings are additives that are used to enhance or impart flavor to food products. They are considered ultra-processed as they are synthetic or natural substances that are typically extracted, isolated, or synthesized for their flavor properties.
OK

dried yeast

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

extracts (paprika extract, curcumin)
OK

acid (succinic acid)

Common questions about Cheese Corn Snacks

Is Cheese Corn Snacks ultra-processed?

Yes — Cheese Corn Snacks is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes several industrially processed additives: maltodextrin (listed as malted dextrin), flavourings, and the use of multiple refined vegetable oils in a snack format. Flavourings are explicitly identified as a UPF ingredient. These are characteristic of NOVA Group 4 ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Cheese Corn Snacks are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Cheese Corn Snacks as an ultra-processed marker: flavourings. 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.