Duck Fat Potato Wedges

Barcode 5000227506359

Yes — Duck Fat Potato Wedges is ultra-processed.

This product is classified as ultra-processed because the ingredients list includes several industrial additives: dextrin, flavouring, dextrose, and caramel colour. According to NOVA, these extracted/isolated additives and refined sugar derivatives indicate an ultra-processed food, even though the base ingredients (potatoes, duck fat, sunflower oil, rice flour, potato starch, salt) are minimally processed.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

potatoes (90%)
OK

duck fat (3%)
OK

sunflower oil

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

rice flour

A finely milled flour from milled rice, commonly used as a gluten-free thickener or flour substitute in baking and cooking.
OK

potato starch

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

dextrin

A carbohydrate derived from starch, often used as a thickener or binder in foods.
OK

salt

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

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
UPF

dextrose

A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.
OK

colour (caramel)

Common questions about Duck Fat Potato Wedges

Is Duck Fat Potato Wedges ultra-processed?

Yes — Duck Fat Potato Wedges is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is classified as ultra-processed because the ingredients list includes several industrial additives: dextrin, flavouring, dextrose, and caramel colour. According to NOVA, these extracted/isolated additives and refined sugar derivatives indicate an ultra-processed food, even though the base ingredients (potatoes, duck fat, sunflower oil, rice flour, potato starch, salt) are minimally processed.

Which ingredients in Duck Fat Potato Wedges are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Duck Fat Potato Wedges as ultra-processed markers: dextrin, flavouring, 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?

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.