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Potato gratin

Barcode 5000169660430

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No — Potato gratin is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is composed entirely of basic culinary ingredients (potato, dairy, vegetables, herbs, spices, salt) and simple thickeners/flours (cornflour, broad bean flour). It contains no industrially processed sweeteners, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, stabilizers, gelling agents, or refined specialty oils. Therefore, according to the given NOVA-based criteria, this product is not ultra-processed.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

potato (46%)
OK

whole milk

Milk with no or minimal fat removal, commonly used as a dairy beverage and ingredient.
OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

mature cheddar cheese (milk) (7%)
OK

extra mature cheddar cheese (milk) (5%)

A hard, aged dairy cheese made from cow's milk with a rich, sharp flavor. Common in sandwiches and cheeses.
OK

double cream

A high-fat dairy cream skimmed from cow’s milk, commonly used for whipping and adding richness to dishes.
OK

onion

A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
OK

cornflour

Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
OK

garlic purée

Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
OK

salt

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

broad bean flour
OK

thyme

A small, woody perennial herb with fragrant leaves used to flavor dishes, soups, and stews.
OK

parsley

A fresh green herb used to flavor and garnish dishes; commonly added chopped leaves.
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.

Common questions about Potato gratin

Is Potato gratin ultra-processed?

No — Potato gratin by Waitrose is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is composed entirely of basic culinary ingredients (potato, dairy, vegetables, herbs, spices, salt) and simple thickeners/flours (cornflour, broad bean flour). It contains no industrially processed sweeteners, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, stabilizers, gelling agents, or refined specialty oils. Therefore, according to the given NOVA-based criteria, this product is not 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?

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.

Potato gratin

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Common questions about Potato gratin

Is Potato gratin ultra-processed?

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

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