Aunt Bessie's

aunt bessies roasties

Barcode 5000227514330

Yes — aunt bessies roasties is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains several industrially processed ingredients and additives, including palm oil, dextrose, potato starchy dextrin, caramel colour, and natural flavouring. These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and fit NOVA’s criteria for ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

potatoes (90%)
UPF

palm oil

A widely used edible oil pressed from the fruit of oil palms; a basic culinary oil but highly processed in many commercial products.
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 starchy dextrin
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

colour (caramel)
UPF

natural flavouring

A generic flavoring ingredient derived from natural sources used to impart aroma or taste; may include essential oils or extracts.

Common questions about aunt bessies roasties

Is aunt bessies roasties ultra-processed?

Yes — aunt bessies roasties by Aunt Bessie's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains several industrially processed ingredients and additives, including palm oil, dextrose, potato starchy dextrin, caramel colour, and natural flavouring. These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and fit NOVA’s criteria for ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in aunt bessies roasties are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in aunt bessies roasties as ultra-processed markers: palm oil, dextrose, natural flavouring. 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.