Vinegar Potato Crisps

Barcode 9063274044355

Yes — Vinegar Potato Crisps is ultra-processed.

This snack is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and processed ingredients: vinegar powder, flavouring, glucose syrup, and thickener. These are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods, going beyond basic culinary ingredients like potatoes, oil, salt, and simple sugar.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

potato

A starchy tuber, a common staple food used as a vegetable. Can be prepared in many ways (boiled, fried, baked).
OK

sunflower oil

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

apple cider vinegar powder

Dried powder made from apple cider vinegar, often used as a flavoring or seasoning ingredient.
OK

sea salt

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

vinegar powder

A dehydrated powder form of vinegar, produced by removing water from vinegar typically with added carriers for dry formulation. Used as a tangy seasoning or flavoring.
OK

sugar

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

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
UPF

glucose syrup

A processed syrup made from starch (usually corn) consisting mainly of glucose; commonly used as a sweetener and thickener.
OK

lemon juice concentrate

Lemon juice that has been concentrated by removing water; used as a souring agent or flavoring in foods.
UPF

thickener

A generic food additive used to thicken textures, such as gums or starches (e.g., xanthan gum, carrageenan, or modified starch).
OK

pectin

A natural polysaccharide derived from plant cell walls, used as a gelling and thickening agent in jams, jellies, and desserts.

Common questions about Vinegar Potato Crisps

Is Vinegar Potato Crisps ultra-processed?

Yes — Vinegar Potato Crisps is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This snack is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and processed ingredients: vinegar powder, flavouring, glucose syrup, and thickener. These are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods, going beyond basic culinary ingredients like potatoes, oil, salt, and simple sugar.

Which ingredients in Vinegar Potato Crisps are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Vinegar Potato Crisps as ultra-processed markers: vinegar powder, flavouring, glucose syrup, thickener. 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.