Corn Snack Crisps

Barcode 9013910612936

Yes — Corn Snack Crisps is ultra-processed.

This packaged corn snack is ultra-processed because it contains industrial ingredients and additives such as natural flavoring and maltodextrin, which are used for flavor enhancement and texture, going beyond basic culinary ingredients.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

corn

Corn is a basic cereal grain (Zea mays) used as a staple food around the world. It can be consumed as kernels, ground into cornmeal or flour, and processed into products like popcorn and corn oil.
OK

vegetable oil

A basic culinary oil extracted from various plant sources used for cooking and frying.
OK

salt

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

sugar

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

onion powder

Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
OK

garlic powder

Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.
UPF

natural flavoring

Flavoring agents derived from natural sources used to impart aroma or taste; often composed of essential oils, extracts, or blends.
OK

spices

diverse plant extracts used to flavor foods; can refer to a mix of single or blended seasonings.
UPF

maltodextrin

A white powder made from starch that has been partially hydrolyzed; used as a thickener or filler and widely used as a food additive.

Common questions about Corn Snack Crisps

Is Corn Snack Crisps ultra-processed?

Yes — Corn Snack Crisps is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This packaged corn snack is ultra-processed because it contains industrial ingredients and additives such as natural flavoring and maltodextrin, which are used for flavor enhancement and texture, going beyond basic culinary ingredients.

Which ingredients in Corn Snack Crisps are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Corn Snack Crisps as ultra-processed markers: natural flavoring, maltodextrin. 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.