Morrisons

Seasoned Potato Wedges

Barcode 5010251462767

Yes — Seasoned Potato Wedges is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several UPF ingredients and additives, including modified potato starch, yeast extract, dextrose, and xanthan gum (a thickener). These are industrially processed additives used to modify texture, flavor, and stability, which places the product in the ultra-processed category according to NOVA.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

potato

A root vegetable used as a staple food; usually prepared as fries, chips, or boiled/baked potatoes.
OK

sunflower oil

A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
OK

maize flour

Finely ground maize used as a staple ingredient in baking and cooking; a basic food commodity.
UPF

modified potato starch

Starch derived from potatoes that has been chemically or physically modified for functional properties in processed foods.
OK

rice flour

A finely milled flour from milled rice, commonly used as a gluten-free thickener or flour substitute in baking and cooking.
OK

potato starch

A basic, finely ground starch derived from potatoes; used as a thickener and binder in foods.
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
OK

spices

diverse plant extracts used to flavor foods; can refer to a mix of single or blended seasonings.
UPF

yeast extract

A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.
OK

raising agents (sodium phosphates, sodium carbonates)

Common leavening agents used in baking; salts of phosphate and carbonate that release carbon dioxide to help dough rise.
OK

garlic powder

Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.
OK

spice extracts (paprika, black pepper)
OK

onion powder

Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
UPF

dextrose

A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.
UPF

xanthan gum

A fermented polysaccharide thickener used as a food additive to improve texture.

Common questions about Seasoned Potato Wedges

Is Seasoned Potato Wedges ultra-processed?

Yes — Seasoned Potato Wedges by Morrisons is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several UPF ingredients and additives, including modified potato starch, yeast extract, dextrose, and xanthan gum (a thickener). These are industrially processed additives used to modify texture, flavor, and stability, which places the product in the ultra-processed category according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in Seasoned Potato Wedges are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Seasoned Potato Wedges as ultra-processed markers: modified potato starch, yeast extract, dextrose, xanthan gum. 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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.