Sainsbury's

Triple cook chips

Barcode 00242561

No — Triple cook chips is not ultra-processed.

Ingredients are basic whole foods and culinary ingredients (potato, basic vegetable oils, flour, starch, salt, pepper) with only vitamin/mineral fortification; no industrial additives, refined syrups, artificial sweeteners, flavourings, emulsifiers, or other markers of ultra-processing.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

potato

A starchy tuber, a common staple food used as a vegetable. Can be prepared in many ways (boiled, fried, baked).
OK

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
OK

fortified wheat flour

Wheat flour fortified with calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, and thiamin (vitamins and minerals added).
OK

wheat starch

Starch extracted from wheat grain, used as a thickener, filler, or texture modifier in foods.
OK

salt

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

black pepper

A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.
OK

sunflower oil

A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.

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Common questions about Triple cook chips

Is Triple cook chips ultra-processed?

No — Triple cook chips by Sainsbury's is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Ingredients are basic whole foods and culinary ingredients (potato, basic vegetable oils, flour, starch, salt, pepper) with only vitamin/mineral fortification; no industrial additives, refined syrups, artificial sweeteners, flavourings, emulsifiers, or other markers of ultra-processing.

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?

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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.