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Baby Potatoes by Sainsbury's
Sainsbury's

Baby Potatoes

Barcode 00536608
Not Ultra-Processed

No — Baby Potatoes is not ultra-processed.

All listed ingredients are whole or minimally processed foods (vegetables, legumes, seeds, herbs, basic oils, lemon juice concentrate, garlic puree). There are no industrial additives, refined industrial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, or other NOVA ultra-processing markers. Non-ingredient text appears in the array but does not add UPF ingredients.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    chickpeas (29%) (water, chickpea)
  • OK
    courgette
    British term for zucchini, a summer squash eaten raw or cooked.
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • OK
    onion
    A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
  • OK
    cannellini bean
    A white kidney bean commonly used in Italian cuisine; mild, nutty flavor and creamy texture when cooked.
  • OK
    green lentils (water)
  • OK
    green lentils
    Dried legumes that cook into a soft, earthy-tasting legume. Common staple in soups and stews.
  • OK
    spinach (5.7%)
  • OK
    cauliflower
    A white, compact head of flowering curd with edible florets; a common vegetable used fresh, roasted, steamed, or puréed.
  • OK
    peas (5.7%)
  • OK
    potato flakes
    Dried potato flakes produced by dehydrating cooked potatoes, used in baking and as a thickener.
  • OK
    gram flour
    A fine flour made from ground dried chickpeas (garbanzo beans), used in gluten-free and traditional dishes.
  • OK
    cooked rice
  • OK
    parsley
    A fresh green herb used to flavor and garnish dishes; commonly added chopped leaves.
  • OK
    basil
    A leafy herb used fresh or dried to flavor dishes; not typically processed as a food ingredient beyond drying or freshness.
  • OK
    garlic puree
    Garlic puree containing water and garlic granules.
  • OK
    sunflower seeds
    Small, edible seeds with a mild nutty flavor, used in snacks, baking, and cooking.
  • OK
    lemon juice concentrate
    Concentrated lemon juice, a tart citrus flavoring derived from lemons.
  • OK
    lemon zest (1.1%)
  • OK
    green chili
    Fresh green chili pepper, adds heat and fresh flavor; edible fruit of Capsicum species.
  • OK
    sait. ground black pepper. although every effort has been made to remove stones
  • OK
    some small fragments may remain. for use by date
  • OK
    see front of pack. keep refrigerated. once open
  • OK
    enjoy within 2 days and by use by date. suitable for freezing. freeze on day of purchase and eat within 1 month. defrost thoroughly in fridge and eat within 24 hours. do not refreeze once defrosted. packaged in a protective atmosphere. recycle tray. recycle sleeve. film not yet recyclable. nutritional info per 100g per 90g typical values as sold serving wing energy 858 kj/ 773 kj/

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Common questions about Baby Potatoes

Is Baby Potatoes ultra-processed?

No — Baby Potatoes by Sainsbury's is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). All listed ingredients are whole or minimally processed foods (vegetables, legumes, seeds, herbs, basic oils, lemon juice concentrate, garlic puree). There are no industrial additives, refined industrial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, or other NOVA ultra-processing markers. Non-ingredient text appears in the array but does not add UPF ingredients.

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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