Tesco

Tesco Ready Salted Potato Chips

Barcode 5000119794819

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No — Tesco Ready Salted Potato Chips is not ultra-processed.

Ingredients are only potato, sunflower oil, and salt, which are basic culinary ingredients without industrial additives or ultra-processed components.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

potato

A starchy tuber, a common staple food used as a vegetable. Can be prepared in many ways (boiled, fried, baked).
OK

sunflower oil

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

salt

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

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Common questions about Tesco Ready Salted Potato Chips

Is Tesco Ready Salted Potato Chips ultra-processed?

No — Tesco Ready Salted Potato Chips by Tesco is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Ingredients are only potato, sunflower oil, and salt, which are basic culinary ingredients without industrial additives or ultra-processed components.

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.