Potato Snacks

Barcode 4069365762493

No — Potato Snacks is not ultra-processed.

The product appears to be a simple potato-based snack made from potato starch, dried potato, sunflower oil, rice flour, maize flour, and salt. These are basic culinary ingredients without industrial additives such as artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, stabilizers, thickeners, gelling agents, industrially processed syrups, or flavorings. Therefore, it does not meet the criteria for ultra-processed foods under the NOVA classification.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

potato starch

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

dried potato

Dried form of potato used as a processed ingredient or snack base; essentially dehydrated potato.
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

maize flour

Finely ground maize used as a staple ingredient in baking and cooking; a basic food commodity.
OK

salt

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

Common questions about Potato Snacks

Is Potato Snacks ultra-processed?

No — Potato Snacks is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product appears to be a simple potato-based snack made from potato starch, dried potato, sunflower oil, rice flour, maize flour, and salt. These are basic culinary ingredients without industrial additives such as artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, stabilizers, thickeners, gelling agents, industrially processed syrups, or flavorings. Therefore, it does not meet the criteria for ultra-processed foods under the NOVA classification.

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.