Tesco

Crispy Sweet Potato Fries

Barcode 03280607

Scanned 15 times by Nomi users

Yes — Crispy Sweet Potato Fries is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains industrial ingredients and additives, specifically dextrose powder (an isolated refined sugar) and paprika extract (pre-identified UPF ingredient). These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and indicate industrial processing according to NOVA guidelines.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

sweet potato (80%)
OK

rapeseed oil

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

maize starch

Fine white powder obtained from corn; used as a thickener in sauces and soups.
OK

tapioca starch

Starch extracted from cassava (tapioca root), used as a thickener and binder.
OK

salt

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

raising agents (disodium diphosphate, sodium bicarbonate)

Leavening agents used in baking to produce gas and lift dough.
UPF

dextrose

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

paprika extract

Concentrated flavor ingredient derived from paprika (capsicum) used to impart paprika flavor without the physical pepper pieces.
OK

curcumin

Active component of turmeric; a yellow pigment used as a spice and colorant.

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Common questions about Crispy Sweet Potato Fries

Is Crispy Sweet Potato Fries ultra-processed?

Yes — Crispy Sweet Potato Fries by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains industrial ingredients and additives, specifically dextrose powder (an isolated refined sugar) and paprika extract (pre-identified UPF ingredient). These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and indicate industrial processing according to NOVA guidelines.

Which ingredients in Crispy Sweet Potato Fries are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Crispy Sweet Potato Fries as ultra-processed markers: dextrose, paprika extract. 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.