By sainsbury's

Potato Waffles

Barcode 00285582

Scanned 21 times by Nomi users

Yes — Potato Waffles is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF). The ingredient list is valid. It contains dextrose, an industrially refined sugar, and hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose, a stabiliser. Both are industrial additives characteristic of ultra-processed foods under the NOVA system.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

potato

A root vegetable used as a staple food; usually prepared as fries, chips, or boiled/baked potatoes.
OK

sunflower oil

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

dried potato

Dried form of potato used as a processed ingredient or snack base; essentially dehydrated potato.
OK

salt

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

stabiliser: hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose
UPF

dextrose

A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.
OK

turmeric

A bright orange-yellow root commonly used as a spice and for its active compound curcumin, with warm, earthy, slightly peppery flavor.
OK

allergy advice: not suitable for customers with an allergy to egg and wheat due to manufacturing methods

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Common questions about Potato Waffles

Is Potato Waffles ultra-processed?

Yes — Potato Waffles by By sainsbury's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF). The ingredient list is valid. It contains dextrose, an industrially refined sugar, and hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose, a stabiliser. Both are industrial additives characteristic of ultra-processed foods under the NOVA system.

Which ingredients in Potato Waffles are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Potato Waffles as an ultra-processed marker: dextrose. 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.