McCain

Crispy Sweet Potato Fries

Barcode 5010228002514

Scanned 13 times by Nomi users

Yes — Crispy Sweet Potato Fries is ultra-processed.

The product is UPF because the batter contains several ultra-processed ingredients and additives: modified maize starch (a chemically modified starch), tapioca dextrin (an industrially processed starch derivative), stabiliser E415 (xanthan gum, a gelling/thickening agent), colour E160c (industrial carotenoid color), and the use of multiple refined starches. These extracted and industrially modified components classify the product as ultra-processed under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

sweet potato

A starchy root vegetable widely used in cooking, high in complex carbohydrates and vitamins. Often baked, boiled, roasted or fried.
OK

batter (maize flour, rice flour, modified maize starch, tapioca starch, salt, maize starch, tapioca dextrin, raising agent (e450), stabiliser (e415), turmeric extract, colour e160(c)) sunflower oil. prepared with sunflower oil

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Common questions about Crispy Sweet Potato Fries

Is Crispy Sweet Potato Fries ultra-processed?

Yes — Crispy Sweet Potato Fries by McCain is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is UPF because the batter contains several ultra-processed ingredients and additives: modified maize starch (a chemically modified starch), tapioca dextrin (an industrially processed starch derivative), stabiliser E415 (xanthan gum, a gelling/thickening agent), colour E160c (industrial carotenoid color), and the use of multiple refined starches. These extracted and industrially modified components classify the product as 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.