Warburtons

Potato Cakes

Barcode 5010044002309

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Yes — Potato Cakes is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list includes the emulsifier E471, which is an industrial additive used to improve texture and shelf life. Presence of emulsifiers makes the product ultra-processed according to NOVA. Other ingredients like fortified wheat flour, water, salt are not UPF by themselves, but E471 is a UPF ingredient so the whole product is classified as UPF.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

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iron

Essential mineral used as a nutrient or fortifying ingredient in foods.
OK

niacin (vitamin b3) and thiamin (vitamin b1)

A combination of vitamins added to foods; could indicate fortified ingredient or supplement.
OK

water

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

dehydrated 3400kj salt
UPF

mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (e471)

An emulsifier derived from fats that helps blend ingredients and improve texture in baked goods, spreads, and confectionery.

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Common questions about Potato Cakes

Is Potato Cakes ultra-processed?

Yes — Potato Cakes by Warburtons is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list includes the emulsifier E471, which is an industrial additive used to improve texture and shelf life. Presence of emulsifiers makes the product ultra-processed according to NOVA. Other ingredients like fortified wheat flour, water, salt are not UPF by themselves, but E471 is a UPF ingredient so the whole product is classified as UPF.

Which ingredients in Potato Cakes are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Potato Cakes as an ultra-processed marker: mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (e471). 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?

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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.