By sainsbury's

Lightly Coated Sweet Potato Fries

Barcode 00253574

Scanned 16 times by Nomi users

Yes — Lightly Coated Sweet Potato Fries is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains maltodextrin and added phosphates (disodium diphosphate), which are industrial ingredients and additives used to modify texture and improve processing stability, going beyond basic culinary preparation.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

sweet potato

A starchy, orange-fleshed root vegetable commonly baked, mashed, or roasted; rich in beta-carotene and fiber.
OK

sunflower oil

A light, neutral-t flavored vegetable oil derived from sunflower seeds; used for cooking and frying.
OK

maize starch

Fine white powder obtained from corn; used as a thickener in sauces and soups.
OK

potato starch

A basic, finely ground starch derived from potatoes; used as a thickener and binder in foods.
OK

tapioca starch

Starch extracted from cassava (tapioca root), used as a thickener and binder.
OK

rice flour

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

maltodextrin

A white powder made from starch that has been partially hydrolyzed; used as a thickener or filler and widely used as a food additive.
OK

salt

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

disodium diphosphate

A food additive used as a leavening agent or buffering salt; common in processed foods.
OK

Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate

Sodium hydrogen carbonate, also known as baking soda, is a common leavening agent used in baking. It reacts with acidic ingredients to produce carbon dioxide gas, which helps dough or batter rise.

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Common questions about Lightly Coated Sweet Potato Fries

Is Lightly Coated Sweet Potato Fries ultra-processed?

Yes — Lightly Coated Sweet Potato Fries by By sainsbury's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains maltodextrin and added phosphates (disodium diphosphate), which are industrial ingredients and additives used to modify texture and improve processing stability, going beyond basic culinary preparation.

Which ingredients in Lightly Coated Sweet Potato Fries are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Lightly Coated Sweet Potato Fries as an ultra-processed marker: maltodextrin. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

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.