ASDA

CRISPY & GOLDEN POTATO SLICES

Barcode 27676820

Yes — CRISPY & GOLDEN POTATO SLICES is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives/flavourings. Specifically: preservative (sodium metabisulphite) and flavouring (an added flavouring agent). These extracted, isolated, or synthesized additives make the product ultra-processed under NOVA guidelines.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

potato slices

Potato slices; primary ingredient is potatoes (67% in the product).
UPF

sodium metabisulphite

Preservative additive used to prevent browning and spoilage.
OK

batter (maize flour)

Batter mix containing maize flour; used as a coating or batter in fried foods.
OK

fortified wheat flour (wheat flour)

Wheat flour that has been enriched with vitamins and minerals (e.g., iron, B vitamins).
OK

calcium carbonate

A basic inorganic calcium salt used as a nutrition supplement and anticaking agent in foods.
OK

iron

Essential mineral used as a nutrient or fortifying ingredient in foods.
OK

niacin (vitamin b3)

An essential water-soluble B vitamin involved in energy metabolism; often used as a nutrient supplement or fortificant in foods.
OK

thiamin (b1)

A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B1) essential for carbohydrate metabolism and nervous system function.
OK

water

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

maize starch

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

salt

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

Skimmed Milk Powder

Skimmed milk powder is made by removing water from pasteurized skim milk.
OK

raising agents (sodium phosphates, sodium carbonates)

Common leavening agents used in baking; salts of phosphate and carbonate that release carbon dioxide to help dough rise.
UPF

flavouring

Flavoring agents used to impart taste; typically additives or extracts in foods.
OK

rapeseed oil

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

Common questions about CRISPY & GOLDEN POTATO SLICES

Is CRISPY & GOLDEN POTATO SLICES ultra-processed?

Yes — CRISPY & GOLDEN POTATO SLICES by ASDA is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives/flavourings. Specifically: preservative (sodium metabisulphite) and flavouring (an added flavouring agent). These extracted, isolated, or synthesized additives make the product ultra-processed under NOVA guidelines.

Which ingredients in CRISPY & GOLDEN POTATO SLICES are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in CRISPY & GOLDEN POTATO SLICES as ultra-processed markers: sodium metabisulphite, flavouring. 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.