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Current Wheat Chips Buckwheat
About Current Wheat Chips Buckwheat
Current Wheat Chips Buckwheat is made by Current and sits in the Extruded Snacks category. Its barcode (GTIN) is 8906088861828. TruthIn has analysed it using the TruthIn Ingredient Rating System (TIRS), which scores packaged foods from 0 to 5 based on their ingredients, level of processing and nutrient profile.
It scores 2.2 out of 5, which TIRS rates as "Okay". On the NOVA food-processing scale it is NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). The label lists 10 ingredients, starting with potato starch, 471, 621.
The full TruthIn product report adds a safety rating for every ingredient and 7 nutrient values per 100g, each marked as good or of concern, so you can judge it against other extruded snacks before you buy.
Quick facts
- Product
- Current Wheat Chips Buckwheat
- Brand
- Current
- Category
- Extruded Snacks
- Barcode (GTIN)
- 8906088861828
- TIRS rating
- 2.2 / 5 (Okay)
- Processing level
- NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food)
- Ingredients listed
- 10
Ingredients (10)
potato starch, 471, 621, tapioca starch, 631, 296, 412, 500(ii), 170(i), 627
Compare with similar extruded snacks
| Product | TIRS | NOVA | Ingredients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Wheat Chips Buckwheat (this product) | 2.2 | 4 | 10 |
| Hully Gully Ultra Protein Snack Cheese & Herbs (Hully Gully) | 3.8 | 4 | 5 |
| Vyndo Soya Chalks Masala (Vyndo) | 3.8 | 4 | 3 |
| Vyndo Soya Chalks Tandoori (Vyndo) | 3.8 | 4 | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Current Wheat Chips Buckwheat healthy?
Current Wheat Chips Buckwheat has a TruthIn TIRS rating of 2.2 out of 5 ("Okay"). TIRS combines ingredient quality, processing level and nutrient profile into one score, where 5 is best.
Is Current Wheat Chips Buckwheat ultra-processed?
Yes. Current Wheat Chips Buckwheat is classed as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food) because it is an industrial formulation of ingredients.
What are the ingredients in Current Wheat Chips Buckwheat?
Current Wheat Chips Buckwheat lists 10 ingredients: potato starch, 471, 621, tapioca starch, 631, 296, 412, 500(ii), 170(i), 627.
Does Current Wheat Chips Buckwheat contain palm oil?
No palm oil or palm-derived ingredient appears among its 10 listed ingredients.
Does Current Wheat Chips Buckwheat contain added sugar?
No sugar or sweetening syrup appears among its 10 listed ingredients.
What are healthier alternatives to Current Wheat Chips Buckwheat?
Among extruded snacks rated by TruthIn, Hully Gully Ultra Protein Snack Cheese & Herbs (3.8), Vyndo Soya Chalks Masala (3.8), Vyndo Soya Chalks Tandoori (3.8) score higher on TIRS than Current Wheat Chips Buckwheat (2.2).
Current Wheat Chips Buckwheat vs Hully Gully Ultra Protein Snack Cheese & Herbs: which is healthier?
Current Wheat Chips Buckwheat scores 2.2 on TIRS and Hully Gully Ultra Protein Snack Cheese & Herbs scores 3.8, so Hully Gully Ultra Protein Snack Cheese & Herbs rates higher. Current Wheat Chips Buckwheat lists 10 ingredients and Hully Gully Ultra Protein Snack Cheese & Herbs lists 5.
What is the barcode of Current Wheat Chips Buckwheat?
The barcode (GTIN) of Current Wheat Chips Buckwheat is 8906088861828.
What is in the TruthIn report for Current Wheat Chips Buckwheat?
The report covers nutrition per 100g and per serving with each nutrient marked as good or of concern, and a safe / caution / concern rating for every ingredient.