Why is Tyrrell's Sweet Chilli & Red Pepper classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is made by slicing potatoes, frying them in sunflower oil, and then adding a blend of sugar, salt, yeast extract, spices, herbs, and a food color; the only listed additive is the color E160c (paprika extract). The multiple processing steps, added fats, sugars, salts and the use of a food-coloring agent place it in NOVA group 4, which denotes ultra-processed foods.

How does the sugar and salt content in Tyrrell's Sweet Chilli & Red Pepper affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 5.1 g of sugar per 100 g, a typical 30 g serving provides about 1.5 g of sugar, which can raise blood glucose and should be limited by people with diabetes; the product contains 1.1 g of salt per 100 g (about 0.33 g per serving), which is modest compared with many snacks but still contributes to daily sodium intake, so hypertensive individuals should consume it sparingly.

Is Tyrrell's Sweet Chilli & Red Pepper suitable for vegan, gluten-free or other strict diets?

The snack is labelled vegetarian and gluten-free and does not contain any animal-derived ingredients, but the label notes a possible milk trace and the source of the sugar is not confirmed, so it cannot be certified vegan; it is safe for gluten-free diets and fits most vegetarian regimes.

Tyrrell’s • 150g

Tyrrell's Sweet Chilli & Red Pepper

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Tyrrell's Sweet Chilli & Red Pepper are vegetarian, gluten-free flavored potato crisps that belong to the Salty snacks and Appetizers families. The snack carries a Nutri-Score of C and is classified in NOVA group 4, reflecting its ultra-processed nature with added oil, sugar, salt, flavorings and the color additive E160c (paprika extract). It offers a relatively high fiber content of 5.4 g per 100 g and lower salt than many comparable snacks, but its high fat, moderate sugar and a possible milk trace make it best enjoyed in moderation.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

moderate

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal468 kcal

Fat25 g

Saturated Fat2.3 g

Carbohydrates51 g

Sugars5.1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical salty snack averages, this product contains more sugar (5.1 g vs 3.84 g) and less saturated fat (2.3 g vs 5.11 g), far less salt (1.1 g vs 52.58 g), slightly more fiber (5.4 g vs 4.47 g) and an energy content of about 466 kcal versus 471 kcal.

Ingredients

Kartoffeln, Sonnenblumenöl, Zucker, natürliche Aromen, Zweibelpulver, Salz, Tomatenpulver, Knoblauchpulver, Cayenne-Pfeffer, getrocknete Petersilie, gemahlener Jalapeñopfeffer, weißer Pfeffer, natürliche Farbstoffe: Paprikaextrakt, gemahlener Ingwer, gemahlener Sternanis, getrocknetes Basilikum, gemahlener roter Paprika.

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