Fours Seasons

Roast Potatoes

Barcode 4061462374708

Yes — Roast Potatoes is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list contains dextrin and dextrose, which are industrially processed, isolated carbohydrate ingredients used as processing aids or fillers. According to the NOVA criteria and the additional rules provided, the presence of these UPF ingredients is sufficient to classify the whole product as UPF, even though many other ingredients (potatoes, sunflower oil, rice flour, potato starch, salt, turmeric) are minimally processed or basic culinary ingredients.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

potatoes

A common starchy tuber used as a staple food, typically boiled, baked, fried, or mashed.
OK

sunflower oil

A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
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

potato starch

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

dextrin

A carbohydrate derived from starch, often used as a thickener or binder in foods.
OK

salt

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

dextrose

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

Common questions about Roast Potatoes

Is Roast Potatoes ultra-processed?

Yes — Roast Potatoes by Fours Seasons is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list contains dextrin and dextrose, which are industrially processed, isolated carbohydrate ingredients used as processing aids or fillers. According to the NOVA criteria and the additional rules provided, the presence of these UPF ingredients is sufficient to classify the whole product as UPF, even though many other ingredients (potatoes, sunflower oil, rice flour, potato starch, salt, turmeric) are minimally processed or basic culinary ingredients.

Which ingredients in Roast Potatoes are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Roast Potatoes as ultra-processed markers: dextrin, 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.