Sainsbury's

Potato slices in a light crispy batter

Barcode 01696059

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Yes — Potato slices in a light crispy batter is ultra-processed.

This product is ultra-processed because it contains dextrose powder, which is an industrially refined sugar. Under NOVA, the presence of such industrially extracted sugars is sufficient to classify the product as ultra-processed, even though the base ingredients (potato, basic flours, oil, salt, and standard raising agents) are minimally processed or culinary ingredients.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

potato

A starchy tuber used as a basic carbohydrate source; commonly consumed cooked or fried.
OK

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
OK

wheat starch

Starch derived from wheat; a refined carbohydrate used as a thickener or filler in foods.
OK

wheat flour

Fortified wheat flour with added vitamins and minerals (calcium, iron, niacin, thiamin).
OK

maize flour

Finely ground maize used as a staple ingredient in baking and cooking; a basic food commodity.
OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
UPF

dextrose

A refined glucose sugar used as a sweetener in foods and beverages.
OK

salt

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

disodium diphosphate

A leavening agent and food additive used to help dough rise; disodium diphosphate acts as a raising agent in baked goods.
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.

Common questions about Potato slices in a light crispy batter

Is Potato slices in a light crispy batter ultra-processed?

Yes — Potato slices in a light crispy batter by Sainsbury's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is ultra-processed because it contains dextrose powder, which is an industrially refined sugar. Under NOVA, the presence of such industrially extracted sugars is sufficient to classify the product as ultra-processed, even though the base ingredients (potato, basic flours, oil, salt, and standard raising agents) are minimally processed or culinary ingredients.

Which ingredients in Potato slices in a light crispy batter are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Potato slices in a light crispy batter as ultra-processed markers: dextrose, disodium diphosphate. 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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.