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Mashed Potato by Inspired Cuisine
Inspired Cuisine

Mashed Potato

Barcode 4088600003559
Not Ultra-Processed

No — Mashed Potato is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list consists only of basic, minimally processed foods: potatoes, milk, butter, salt, and pepper. There are no industrial additives, refined syrups, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, or other markers of ultra-processing under NOVA. Therefore this mashed potato product is not classified as ultra-processed.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    potato (82%)
  • OK
    skimmed milk (8%)
  • OK
    whole milk (7%)
  • OK
    salted butter (3%) (butter (milk), salt)
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    ground white pepper
    Ground white pepper is a spice produced from the seeds of the ripe pepper fruit with the outer black skin removed, offering a milder, slightly fermented pepper flavor compared to black pepper.

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Common questions about Mashed Potato

Is Mashed Potato ultra-processed?

No — Mashed Potato by Inspired Cuisine is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list consists only of basic, minimally processed foods: potatoes, milk, butter, salt, and pepper. There are no industrial additives, refined syrups, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, or other markers of ultra-processing under NOVA. Therefore this mashed potato product is not classified as ultra-processed.

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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