By sainsbury's

frozen oven chip

Barcode 00285438

Scanned 19 times by Nomi users

Yes — frozen oven chip is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains dextrose, an industrially extracted refined sugar used as a processing aid, which falls under NOVA ultra-processed ingredients. The rest of the ingredients (potato and sunflower oil) are minimally processed, but the presence of dextrose is enough for UPF classification.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

potato (95%)
OK

sunflower oil (4.5%)
OK

dextrose. ◆ don't recycle at home recycle with bags at large supermarket try me! we're sure you'll love this product. if you don't
OK

simply return for a full refu or
OK

call our careline 0800 636262 packed in belgium or the netherlands for sainsbury's your statutory rights are not affected. supermarkets ltd
OK

london
OK

ec1n 2ht and sainsbury's supermarkets ltd
OK

upper galwally
OK

belfast
OK

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Common questions about frozen oven chip

Is frozen oven chip ultra-processed?

Yes — frozen oven chip by By sainsbury's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains dextrose, an industrially extracted refined sugar used as a processing aid, which falls under NOVA ultra-processed ingredients. The rest of the ingredients (potato and sunflower oil) are minimally processed, but the presence of dextrose is enough for UPF classification.

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.