Four Seasons

12 Potato Waffles

Barcode 4088600137032

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Yes — 12 Potato Waffles is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains dextrose (an industrially refined sugar) and hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose, a synthetic stabiliser. These extracted and industrial additives place the food in the ultra-processed NOVA category.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

potato

A root vegetable used as a staple food; usually prepared as fries, chips, or boiled/baked potatoes.
OK

sunflower oil

A basic cooking oil pressed from sunflower seeds; commonly used for frying and dressing.
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

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.
OK

turmeric

A bright orange-yellow root commonly used as a spice and for its active compound curcumin, with warm, earthy, slightly peppery flavor.

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Common questions about 12 Potato Waffles

Is 12 Potato Waffles ultra-processed?

Yes — 12 Potato Waffles by Four Seasons is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains dextrose (an industrially refined sugar) and hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose, a synthetic stabiliser. These extracted and industrial additives place the food in the ultra-processed NOVA category.

Which ingredients in 12 Potato Waffles are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in 12 Potato Waffles as an ultra-processed marker: 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?

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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.