Alphabet Potato Letters

Barcode 4088600392257

Yes — Alphabet Potato Letters is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as UPF because it contains dextrose (an industrially refined sugar) and hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose (a stabiliser/thickener). These are industrial additives characteristic of ultra-processed foods under NOVA.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

potato

A starchy tuber commonly used as a basic food ingredient.
OK

sunflower oil

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

dried potato

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

potato starch

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

stabiliser: hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose; turmeric

A blend comprising a stabilising agent (hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose) and turmeric (spice).
OK

white pepper

A spice ground from ripe peppercorns with the outer husk removed, used to impart mild heat and aroma to dishes.

Common questions about Alphabet Potato Letters

Is Alphabet Potato Letters ultra-processed?

Yes — Alphabet Potato Letters is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as UPF because it contains dextrose (an industrially refined sugar) and hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose (a stabiliser/thickener). These are industrial additives characteristic of ultra-processed foods under NOVA.

Which ingredients in Alphabet Potato Letters are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Alphabet Potato Letters as ultra-processed markers: dextrose, stabiliser: hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose; turmeric. 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.