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Are Mackie’s of Scotland Ridge Cut Sea Salt And Balsamic Vinegar Potato Chips vegan?
Mackie’s of Scotland · Barcode 5039378000478 · Automated ingredient assessment
Unconfirmed: flavourings, Acid
We found no confirmed animal-derived ingredient, but the origin or meaning of flavourings, Acid is unresolved. This is not a confirmed vegan result.
What needs checkingflavourings, Acid
15 ingredient entries checkedSource record: 2023-10-03
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What the ingredient list tells us
Original label (French)
potatoes, high oleic sunflower oil, sea salt & cider vinegar flavouring (malt vinegar powder (barley), sea salt, acid: citric acid, sugar, yeast extract powder, dextros suffolk cider vinegar powder, apple powder. allergen information: for allergens, in cereals containing gluten, see capitalised ingredients. may also contain wheat, oats, mustard. suitable for: vegetarians & vegans.
Source ingredient text. Check it against your current package; recognition and source data can contain errors.
Ingredients with an unresolved source
This ingredient name is in the source dictionary, but it is not yet covered by a verified assessment. This is not evidence of animal origin.
Recognised ingredient entries (15)
potatoeshigh oleic sunflower oilsea salt & cider vinegar flavouringmalt vinegar powderbarleysea saltacid: citric acidsugaryeast extract powderdextros suffolk cider vinegar powderapple powder. allergen information: for allergensin cereals containing glutensee capitalised ingredients. may also contain wheatoatsmustard. suitable for: vegetarians & vegans
Allergens, trace warnings & additives
Allergen names found in the ingredient text
Wheat
Detected from the recipe text, not a complete allergen declaration or an allergy-safety assessment.
Declared allergens in the record
gluten
Precautionary “may contain” information
glutenmustard
Trace warnings are kept separate from recipe ingredients. Do not use this page to decide whether food is safe for an allergy.
Additives listed
e330
Labels reported by the source
palm oil content unknownvegan status unknownvegetarian status unknown
These are source labels, not certifications independently verified by Veganory.
Nutrition & processing, separately explained
- Source Nutri-Score
- Not available
- Source NOVA group
- 3 of 4
- Veganory indicator
- Not rated
- Indicator inputs
- Insufficient data
Nutri-Score is the grade reported in the source, not a score calculated or certified by us. NOVA describes processing. The Veganory indicator is a separate estimate; it does not determine whether a product is vegan.
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How our indicator is calculated
When available, Nutri-Score A–E maps to 92, 74, 55, 34 or 16 points. With NOVA present, we combine 80% of those points with 20% of the processing indicator (100, 82, 52 or 16 for groups 1–4). Without NOVA we use the nutrition points alone. Without a usable Nutri-Score, we do not rate the product. This is a simplified comparison aid, not a validated health assessment.
Vegan alternatives to explore
Compare the product type and ingredient evidence, then check the individual label. Availability in your country or shop is not confirmed.
Lightly Sea SaltedTyrrell'sSame chips type · labelled veganVegan label reported in source data · Same product type
Regular Ripple Cut Potato ChipsSans Nom,No NameSame chips type · ingredients checkedIngredient-based vegan assessment · Same product type
Lentil Chips Sea SaltEnjoy Life, Enjoy Life FoodsSame chips type · labelled veganVegan label reported in source data · Same product type
Olive Oil Kettle Cooked Potato Chips, Classic Sea SaltBoulder Canyon, Boulder Canyon Authentic FoodsSame chips type · labelled veganVegan label reported in source data · Same product typeNot sponsored. Product similarity is not a safety or certification score. Photos: community contributions and Open Food Facts (CC BY-SA).
Questions about this product
Is this answer valid for every Mackie’s of Scotland product?
No. This page covers Mackie’s of Scotland Ridge Cut Sea Salt And Balsamic Vinegar Potato Chips, barcode 5039378000478. Other flavours, package versions or recipes sold in different countries may differ. Match the barcode and ingredient list on your package.
What still needs to be confirmed?
The source of flavourings, Acid needs clarification. Check the current package for a vegan certification or ask the manufacturer about these exact ingredients. A confidence label is not a certification.
Does “may contain” make it non-vegan?
A precautionary trace statement describes possible cross-contact, not an ingredient intentionally included in the recipe. We keep it separate from the recipe assessment. This distinction does not establish allergy safety.
Is the nutrition rating the same as the vegan result?
No. Vegan status concerns ingredient origin. Nutri-Score describes a nutrition profile, NOVA describes processing, and the Veganory score is our own combination of available indicators. A vegan result does not mean a food is nutritionally balanced.
What if my label is different?
Use the current package as your reference. Open a personal check or add a clear ingredient photo below. Community evidence is reviewed before shared information changes; this page is not proof of a manufacturer review.
Sources & how this page is made
Product data: Open Food Facts record for 5039378000478 · Open Database License (ODbL).
Source record updated . This is not the date a person checked your package.
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