Why is Salt and Vinegar classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product receives a NOVA 4 rating because it is made from refined ingredients, includes added salts, sugars, flavorings and several food‑grade additives such as potassium acetate (E261), citric acid (E300), tocopherol‑rich extract (E306) and potassium chloride (E330), all of which are typical of ultra‑processed foods.

How does the salt and sugar content in this product affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 0.62 g of salt and only 1 g of sugar per 100 g, the snack is low in sodium compared with many salty snacks and low in sugar, so it is less likely to spike blood glucose, but the overall high fat and calorie density may still contribute to weight gain, which can indirectly worsen hypertension and diabetes management.

Is Salt and Vinegar suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or other strict diets?

The ingredient list shows no animal‑derived fats, but the product may contain hidden animal‑based flavorings and it carries allergen warnings for milk, soy, mustard and wheat, so it cannot be considered reliably vegan or gluten‑free, and consumers with those sensitivities should avoid it.

Walkers

Salt and vinegar

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Salt and Vinegar is a Walkers potato crisp that belongs to the cereals and potatoes family, specifically the potatoes group. It delivers 510 kcal per 100 g, with a high fat content of 29 g (including 2.3 g saturated fat), moderate salt at 0.62 g, low sugars at 1 g, and 4.5 g of fiber, earning a Nutri-Score of C and a NOVA rating of 4, indicating an ultra-processed snack. While it offers a crunchy salty flavor, the product is high in fat and calories, contains several additives (E261, E300, E306, E330) and may pose allergen risks from milk, soy, mustard, and wheat/gluten.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal510 kcal

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average potato crisp, this snack contains about five times more fat and more than double the calories, yet its salt and sugar levels are considerably lower than the category averages.

Ingredients

Great British POTATOES VEGETABLE OILS for crunch Sunflower, Rapeseed, in varying proportions SALT AND VINEGAR SEASONING for that Walkerstaste [Acids (Potassium Acetates, Citric Acid), Flavourings, Potassium Chloride, Sugar, Sat Yeast Extract], Antioxidants (Rosemary Extract Ascorbic Acid, Tocopherol Rich Extract, Citric Acid ALLERGY ADVICE MAY CONTAIN: Milk, Soya, Mustard, Wheat and other cereals containing gluten.

84%

35%

Unlock What Your Food Doesn't Tell You

Scan this and millions of other food products to discover hidden positive & negative points, scores percentage, additives, allergens, and deeper product insights with the free NutrScan app.