McCain

Home Chips

Barcode 5010228000978

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Yes — Home Chips is ultra-processed.

The product contains industrial ingredients and additives associated with ultra-processing, including dextrin, refined starches (wheat, potato, maize starch), refined vegetable oils beyond basic culinary oils (shea and coconut in a batter matrix), and added color (paprika extract) in a formulated batter. These indicate an industrially formulated, ready-to-cook product rather than a minimally processed food.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

potato (89%)
OK

sunflower oil (6%)
OK

batter (flour (wheat (with calcium, iron, niacin, thiamin) rice, broad bean), dextrin, starch (wheat, potato, maize), vegetable oil (shea, coconut), vegetable fibre, turmeric extract, colour (paprika extract))
OK

salt allergy information: for allergens
OK

see ingredients in bold prepared with sunflower oil how to cook
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here's how to cook 500g of mccain home chips
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Common questions about Home Chips

Is Home Chips ultra-processed?

Yes — Home Chips by McCain is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains industrial ingredients and additives associated with ultra-processing, including dextrin, refined starches (wheat, potato, maize starch), refined vegetable oils beyond basic culinary oils (shea and coconut in a batter matrix), and added color (paprika extract) in a formulated batter. These indicate an industrially formulated, ready-to-cook product rather than a minimally processed food.

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.