Vegetable Potato Bake

Barcode 00148023

No — Vegetable Potato Bake is not ultra-processed.

The ingredients are primarily whole foods (potatoes, vegetables, milk, cheese) plus basic culinary and functional ingredients such as flours (cornflour, rice flour), wheat gluten, salt, baking powder, and starch. These are considered minimally processed or processed culinary ingredients under NOVA, and there are no industrial formulations or cosmetic additives like emulsifiers, stabilizers, artificial sweeteners, flavorings, or refined industrial syrups. Therefore this product is not classified as ultra-processed (UPF).

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

potatoes (40%)
OK

semi-skimmed milk

Milk with reduced fat content (typically around 1.5% fat). Used as a basic dairy ingredient in beverages and cooking.
OK

carrots (18%)
OK

green beans (18%)
OK

onions (green) (4%)
OK

cauliflower (4%)
OK

cornflour

Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
OK

gluten (wheat)
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
OK

grated cheddar cheese (milk) (2%)
OK

rice flour

A finely milled flour from milled rice, commonly used as a gluten-free thickener or flour substitute in baking and cooking.
OK

baking powder

Leavening agent typically containing baking soda (sodium bicarbonate), cream of tartar, and sometimes starch or other stabilizers; a common basic food additive.
OK

cornstarch

A fine, gluten-free starch derived from corn kernels, used as a thickener and binder in many foods.
OK

rasped black pepper
OK

ground white pepper

Ground white pepper is a spice produced from the seeds of the ripe pepper fruit with the outer black skin removed, offering a milder, slightly fermented pepper flavor compared to black pepper.

Common questions about Vegetable Potato Bake

Is Vegetable Potato Bake ultra-processed?

No — Vegetable Potato Bake is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredients are primarily whole foods (potatoes, vegetables, milk, cheese) plus basic culinary and functional ingredients such as flours (cornflour, rice flour), wheat gluten, salt, baking powder, and starch. These are considered minimally processed or processed culinary ingredients under NOVA, and there are no industrial formulations or cosmetic additives like emulsifiers, stabilizers, artificial sweeteners, flavorings, or refined industrial syrups. Therefore this product is not classified as ultra-processed (UPF).

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are industrial formulations made with ingredients and additives you wouldn't find in a home kitchen — such as emulsifiers, artificial flavourings, colourings and modified starches. The classification is based on the NOVA system used by researchers and dietitians worldwide.

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

Product information comes from public databases and Nomi's own analysis, and may contain errors. Always check the packaging. Ultra-processed classification is based on the NOVA food processing system.