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New potatoes in water

Barcode 20009878

Scanned 7 times by Nomi users

No — New potatoes in water is not ultra-processed.

Ingredients are whole potatoes, water, salt, and simple additives (calcium chloride as a firming agent, ascorbic acid as an antioxidant). These are basic culinary ingredients and simple food additives, with no industrial flavorings, sweeteners, or ultra-processed additives per the given criteria.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

potatoes

Starchy root vegetable used worldwide.
OK

water

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

salt

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

calcium chloride

A simple inorganic salt used as a coagulant, firming agent, or acidity regulator in foods.
OK

ascorbic acid (vitamin c)

A water-soluble vitamin (vitamin C) used as an antioxidant and preservative in foods.

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Common questions about New potatoes in water

Is New potatoes in water ultra-processed?

No — New potatoes in water by freshona is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Ingredients are whole potatoes, water, salt, and simple additives (calcium chloride as a firming agent, ascorbic acid as an antioxidant). These are basic culinary ingredients and simple food additives, with no industrial flavorings, sweeteners, or ultra-processed additives per the given criteria.

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.