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Curly fries

Barcode 20724733

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Yes — Curly fries is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains several industrially processed additives and extracts, including yeast extract, dextrose, paprika extract, and black pepper extract, all of which are explicitly considered UPF ingredients under NOVA-style criteria. It also contains diphosphates as a raising agent and silicon dioxide as an anti-caking agent, which are industrial additives characteristic of ultra-processed foods. While many ingredients are basic (potatoes, sunflower oil, flours, spices, salt, garlic and onion powders), the presence of these ultra-processed additives makes the overall product UPF.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

80% potatoes
OK

sunflower oil

A basic edible oil derived from sunflower seeds. Used for cooking and frying; in this context likely as a cooking fat component in a potato-based product.
OK

wheat flour

Finely ground cereal flour from wheat; a fundamental baking ingredient.
OK

maize starch

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

spices (chilli, paprika, cayenne pepper, cumin, black pepper, turmeric)
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

salt

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

garlic powder

Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.
OK

onion powder

Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
UPF

yeast extract

A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.
OK

raising agent: diphosphates
UPF

dextrose

A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.
OK

anti-caking agent: silicon dioxide
UPF

paprika extract

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

black pepper extract

A concentrated extract from black pepper used to impart aroma and slight heat.

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Common questions about Curly fries

Is Curly fries ultra-processed?

Yes — Curly fries by Harvest Basket is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains several industrially processed additives and extracts, including yeast extract, dextrose, paprika extract, and black pepper extract, all of which are explicitly considered UPF ingredients under NOVA-style criteria. It also contains diphosphates as a raising agent and silicon dioxide as an anti-caking agent, which are industrial additives characteristic of ultra-processed foods. While many ingredients are basic (potatoes, sunflower oil, flours, spices, salt, garlic and onion powders), the presence of these ultra-processed additives makes the overall product UPF.

Which ingredients in Curly fries are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Curly fries as ultra-processed markers: yeast extract, dextrose, paprika extract, black pepper 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.