No — New Potatoes in Water is not ultra-processed.
A simple potato product with minimal processing.
New potatoes and water are minimally processed foods. Calcium chloride is a basic firming agent, and ascorbic acid (vitamin C) is a basic antioxidant and nutrient; neither is an industrial formulation that would make the product ultra-processed under the stated criteria.
No — New Potatoes in Water by Four Seasons is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). New potatoes and water are minimally processed foods. Calcium chloride is a basic firming agent, and ascorbic acid (vitamin C) is a basic antioxidant and nutrient; neither is an industrial formulation that would make the product ultra-processed under the stated criteria.
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.
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.
This page was shared from Nomi, the free app that tells you instantly whether any food is ultra-processed.
Free download · No subscription needed to start scanning


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.