Marks & Spencers

Hash browns

Barcode 29435357

Scanned 5 times by Nomi users

No — Hash browns is not ultra-processed.

Great choice! Made with simple, familiar ingredients.

Hash browns are made from potatoes, onions, vegetable oils, potato starch, and salt. These are basic culinary ingredients and do not include industrial additives or formulations that would classify the product as ultra-processed under NOVA.

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Common questions about Hash browns

Is Hash browns ultra-processed?

No — Hash browns by Marks & Spencers is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Hash browns are made from potatoes, onions, vegetable oils, potato starch, and salt. These are basic culinary ingredients and do not include industrial additives or formulations that would classify the product as ultra-processed under NOVA.

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.