Creamy Potato Mash

Barcode 00162173

No — Creamy Potato Mash is not ultra-processed.

The ingredients are basic whole foods and culinary ingredients: potatoes, cabbage, butter, milk, spring onions, salt, and peppers. There are no industrial additives, isolated sugars, emulsifiers, flavorings, or other ultra-processed ingredients according to NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

potatoes (65%)
OK

cabbage (0%)
OK

butter (milk) (7%)
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

spring onions

Fresh green onions grown in soil; mild onion flavor used as a vegetable or garnish.
OK

salt

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

cracked black pepper

Coarsely ground peppercorns used as a spice to season dishes.
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 Creamy Potato Mash

Is Creamy Potato Mash ultra-processed?

No — Creamy Potato Mash is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredients are basic whole foods and culinary ingredients: potatoes, cabbage, butter, milk, spring onions, salt, and peppers. There are no industrial additives, isolated sugars, emulsifiers, flavorings, or other ultra-processed ingredients according to NOVA.

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.