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Is Snackrite Chilli peanuts ultra-processed?

200g Peanuts Sold in Ireland

Pack of Snackrite Chilli peanuts

Yes, it's ultra-processed

  1. 1 Unprocessed
  2. 2 Kitchen staple
  3. 3 Processed
  4. 4 Ultra-processed

Signs of ultra-processing in its ingredients:

  • 30 ingredients
  • 2 additives
  • Nutri-Score C

Less processed peanuts

Less processed isn't automatically healthier, so compare the labels for what matters to you, such as sugar or salt.

Ingredients

Ultra-processing Processing signs are highlighted

peanuts 91%, chilli seasoning mix 4.5%, Sea Salt, Onion Powder, Malt Vinegar (Maltodextrin, Barley Malt Vinegar), Salt, Yeast Extract Powder, Citric Acid, Spices (Cayenne Pepper, Black Pepper), Tomato Powder, Garlic Powder, Chilli Blend (Chilli, Cumin, Salt, Oregano, Garlic), Natural Flavourings, Paprika Extract, Sunflower Oil, flavourings, preservatives, warning (Although every effort has been made to remove shell), some small fragments may remain, Small d

Additives: E160c Paprika extract , E330 Citric acid

As written on the pack

PEANUTS (91%), CHILLI SEASONING MIX (4.5%) [Sea Salt, Onion Powder, Malt Vinegar Powder (Maltodextrin (contains Wheat), Barley Malt Vinegar), Salt, Yeast Extract Powder, Acid: Citric Acid; Spices (Cayenne Pepper, Black Pepper), Tomato Powder, Garlic Powder, Chilli Blend (Chilli, Cumin, Salt, Oregano, Garlic), Natural Flavourings, Colour: Paprika Extract), Sunflower Oil. ALLERGY ADVICE: For allergens, see ingredients in bold. May also contain nuts, milk, mustard and soya. DIETARY ADVICE: Suitable for vegetarians. No artificial colours, flavourings or preservatives. WARNING: Although every effort has been made to remove shell, some small fragments may remain. Small d

What makes it ultra-processed

Cosmetic additives

Added to change how the food looks, feels or tastes, not to keep it safe. A hallmark of ultra-processed food.

  • E160c Paprika extract Paprika extract is a red-orange colour extracted from paprika peppers.
  • Flavouring Flavourings are concentrated aroma preparations that add or intensify a taste.

Substances rarely used in home kitchens

Refined or extracted in factories, such as syrups made from starch or isolated proteins. The other hallmark of ultra-processed food.

  • Maltodextrin Maltodextrin is a white powder made by partly breaking down starch.
3 ingredients that would only make it processed

Kitchen staples like sugar, salt and oil. On their own they make a food processed, not ultra-processed.

  • Preservative Preservatives slow spoilage by microbes.
  • Salt Salt, added for taste and preservation.
  • Vegetable oil Vegetable oils are pressed or extracted from seeds, nuts and fruits.

How the NOVA groups work

Among 162 peanuts

From least to most processed, this one ranks 125th. 50% of the peanuts here are ultra-processed.

Ranked by NOVA group, then by the number of ultra-processing signs, additives and ingredients. Our ordering, not part of NOVA.

All 162 peanuts, least processed first

About this information

  • Data from this product on Open Food Facts (barcode 4088600280219, last edited 24 August 2026), available under the Open Database License. If something is wrong or the recipe has changed, you can correct it there.
  • Photo: Open Food Facts contributors, CC BY-SA 3.0.
  • The NOVA group is an automated estimate from crowdsourced data: a missing or mistyped ingredient can change it.
  • NOVA measures processing, not nutrition. For nutrition, Open Food Facts gives this product a Nutri-Score of C (from A, best, to E).
  • General information, not medical or dietary advice. Check the pack if you have an allergy.