Alpen Fest

Rösti classic

Barcode 4056489551911

Scanned 29 times by Nomi users

Yes — Rösti classic is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains maltodextrin, an industrially processed sugar used as a texturizer and filler. Under the NOVA classification, the presence of such an ingredient is sufficient to categorize the whole product as ultra-processed, even though the base ingredients (potatoes, canola oil, salt, spices, potato starch, ascorbic acid, citric acid, lemon juice concentrate) are not UPF by themselves.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

95% pomme de terre (origine : suisse, lichtenstein)
OK

rapeseed oil (canola oil)

A common edible vegetable oil pressed from rapeseed. Used for cooking and frying.
OK

salt

A mineral compound used as a seasoning and preservative; is a fundamental food ingredient.
OK

spices

A broad category of flavorful plant-derived substances used to season food; can include dried and ground aromatic seeds, bark, or fruits.
UPF

maltodextrin

A white powder produced from starch (usually corn, rice, or potato) through acid or enzymatic hydrolysis. It is used as a thickener, filler, or instantizing agent in foods.
OK

potato starch

Pure starch extracted from potatoes, used as a thickener or binding agent in recipes.
OK

antioxydants: acide ascorbique
OK

acide citrique
OK

concentrated lemon juice

Lemon juice that has had water removed to increase acidity and citrus flavor; used as a souring agent or ingredient in beverages and cooking.
OK

peut contenir des traces de céleri
OK

de moutarde et de sulfites

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Common questions about Rösti classic

Is Rösti classic ultra-processed?

Yes — Rösti classic by Alpen Fest is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains maltodextrin, an industrially processed sugar used as a texturizer and filler. Under the NOVA classification, the presence of such an ingredient is sufficient to categorize the whole product as ultra-processed, even though the base ingredients (potatoes, canola oil, salt, spices, potato starch, ascorbic acid, citric acid, lemon juice concentrate) are not UPF by themselves.

Which ingredients in Rösti classic are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Rösti classic as an ultra-processed marker: maltodextrin. 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.