Battered Potato Snacks

Barcode 086211077383

Yes — Battered Potato Snacks is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains industrially processed additives: dextrin, turmeric extract, and colour (paprika extract). These extracted/isolated ingredients are characteristic of NOVA Group 4 ultra-processed foods, even though the base ingredients (potatoes, vegetable oils, wheat flour, rice, broad bean, salt) are minimally processed or basic culinary ingredients.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

potatoes (91%)
OK

vegetable oils (rapeseed, sunflower) in varying proportions
OK

batter (flour (wheat (with calcium, iron, niacin, thiamin))
OK

rice

A basic staple grain consumed worldwide, used in a wide range of dishes.
OK

broad bean)
UPF

dextrin

A carbohydrate derived from starch, often used as a thickener or binder in foods.
OK

starch (wheat)
OK

potato

A starchy tuber, a common staple food used as a vegetable. Can be prepared in many ways (boiled, fried, baked).
OK

vegetable fibre

Plant-derived dietary fibre often used as a texture enhancer or bulking agent.
UPF

turmeric extract

A concentrated extract derived from the rhizome of turmeric (Curcuma longa), used as a spice/flavoring or functional ingredient in foods and supplements.
UPF

colour (paprika extract)

Natural color additive derived from paprika used to impart a red-orange hue in foods.
OK

salt

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

Common questions about Battered Potato Snacks

Is Battered Potato Snacks ultra-processed?

Yes — Battered Potato Snacks is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains industrially processed additives: dextrin, turmeric extract, and colour (paprika extract). These extracted/isolated ingredients are characteristic of NOVA Group 4 ultra-processed foods, even though the base ingredients (potatoes, vegetable oils, wheat flour, rice, broad bean, salt) are minimally processed or basic culinary ingredients.

Which ingredients in Battered Potato Snacks are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Battered Potato Snacks as ultra-processed markers: dextrin, turmeric extract, colour (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?

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.