Tesco Finest

Sea salted potato crisps

Barcode 5000436405719

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No — Sea salted potato crisps is not ultra-processed.

Great choice! Made with simple, familiar ingredients.

This product is not ultra-processed. It consists of potatoes, sunflower oil, and sea salt—simple culinary ingredients without industrial formulations or additives such as flavorings, emulsifiers, sweeteners, or flavor enhancers. Although the potatoes are cooked and the oil is used for frying, these processes do not by themselves make the product ultra-processed under NOVA.

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

sea salt

A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.

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Common questions about Sea salted potato crisps

Is Sea salted potato crisps ultra-processed?

No — Sea salted potato crisps by Tesco Finest is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is not ultra-processed. It consists of potatoes, sunflower oil, and sea salt—simple culinary ingredients without industrial formulations or additives such as flavorings, emulsifiers, sweeteners, or flavor enhancers. Although the potatoes are cooked and the oil is used for frying, these processes do not by themselves make the product ultra-processed under NOVA.

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.