Four Seasons Gourmet Foods

Straight Cut Chips

Barcode 4061459249149

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Yes — Straight Cut Chips is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrially processed additives and extracts including paprika extract, turmeric extract, and dextrose, which are used for color, flavor, and sweetness. These extracted and refined ingredients go beyond basic culinary processing and place the product in the ultra-processed category under NOVA.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

potatoes (91%)
OK

vegetable oils (sunflower oil, rapeseed oil)

A blend of refined plant oils. Sunflower and rapeseed (canola) oils are common cooking fats.
OK

wheat flour

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

modifie potato starch
OK

potato starch

A basic, finely ground starch derived from potatoes; used as a thickener and binder in foods.
OK

salt

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

paprika extract

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

turmeric extract

A concentrated extract derived from the rhizome of turmeric (Curcuma longa), used as a spice/flavoring or functional ingredient in foods and supplements.
UPF

dextrose

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

allergy advice: for allergens
OK

see ingredients in bold
OK

dietary advice: suitable for vegans

Common questions about Straight Cut Chips

Is Straight Cut Chips ultra-processed?

Yes — Straight Cut Chips by Four Seasons Gourmet Foods is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrially processed additives and extracts including paprika extract, turmeric extract, and dextrose, which are used for color, flavor, and sweetness. These extracted and refined ingredients go beyond basic culinary processing and place the product in the ultra-processed category under NOVA.

Which ingredients in Straight Cut Chips are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Straight Cut Chips as ultra-processed markers: paprika extract, turmeric extract, dextrose. 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.