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Sweet Potato Fries by Marks & Spencer, Pieminister
Marks & Spencer, Pieminister

Sweet Potato Fries

Barcode 00512787
Scanned  14  times by Nomi users
Not Ultra-Processed

No — Sweet Potato Fries is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list consists of basic foods (sweet potatoes, sunflower oil, wheat flour with vitamin/mineral fortification, cornflour, salt, dried garlic, dried onions, paprika, black pepper, paprika extract) without industrial additives such as emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, refined industrial syrups, flavour enhancers, or other cosmetic additives. Fortified flour and vitamin/mineral additions are not considered UPF in the given guidance, and sunflower oil is a basic culinary oil. Therefore, this product is not classified as ultra-processed according to the provided NOVA-based rules.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    sweet potatoes (89%)
  • OK
    sunflower oil
    A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
  • OK
    wheatflour (contains gluten) (with wheatflour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin), cornflour
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    dried garlic
    Dehydrated garlic cloves ground or whole, used as a pungent seasoning with long shelf life.
  • OK
    dried onions
    Dehydrated onion flakes or powder used to impart onion flavour; essentially a preserved form of a basic vegetable.
  • OK
    ground paprika
    A ground spice made from dried peppers, used for color and flavor.
  • OK
    ground black pepper, paprika extract. for allergens see ingredients in bold. suitable for vegetarians

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Common questions about Sweet Potato Fries

Is Sweet Potato Fries ultra-processed?

No — Sweet Potato Fries by Marks & Spencer, Pieminister is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list consists of basic foods (sweet potatoes, sunflower oil, wheat flour with vitamin/mineral fortification, cornflour, salt, dried garlic, dried onions, paprika, black pepper, paprika extract) without industrial additives such as emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, refined industrial syrups, flavour enhancers, or other cosmetic additives. Fortified flour and vitamin/mineral additions are not considered UPF in the given guidance, and sunflower oil is a basic culinary oil. Therefore, this product is not classified as ultra-processed according to the provided NOVA-based rules.

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.

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