No — French Fries is not ultra-processed.
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French fries made from potatoes and basic vegetable oils are not ultra-processed under NOVA. Rapeseed and sunflower oils are basic culinary oils, and no industrial formulations or UPF additives are present. The product may still be high in fat and calories depending on preparation, but it is not classified as UPF.
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No — French Fries by McCain is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). French fries made from potatoes and basic vegetable oils are not ultra-processed under NOVA. Rapeseed and sunflower oils are basic culinary oils, and no industrial formulations or UPF additives are present. The product may still be high in fat and calories depending on preparation, but it is not classified as UPF.
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.
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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.