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Yes — French fries is ultra-processed.
Not a great choice for everyday.
French fries contain dextrose, an industrially extracted and processed sugar classified as ultra-processed under NOVA. This ingredient makes the product UPF, even though potatoes and sunflower oil are basic ingredients.
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Yes — French fries by By Sainsbury's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). French fries contain dextrose, an industrially extracted and processed sugar classified as ultra-processed under NOVA. This ingredient makes the product UPF, even though potatoes and sunflower oil are basic ingredients.
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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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.