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pot skins by Tgi Fridays
Tgi Fridays

pot skins

Barcode 5010482444358
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — pot skins is ultra-processed.

Contains glucose (an industrially refined sugar) and multiple additives such as polyphosphates and sodium citrates in the processed cheese component, which are characteristic of ultra-processed foods under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    pre-fried potato skins (719)patal flour
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    glucose
    A simple monosaccharide (basic sugar) commonly used as a sweetener and energy source in foods.
  • OK
    smoked bacon & cheese sauce preservatives: potassium nitrate
  • OK
    sodium nitrite: antioxed processed red cheese (6%) (white cheddar cheese (milk) water bulk proteins, polyphosphates, sodium citrates)

Common questions about pot skins

Is pot skins ultra-processed?

Yes — pot skins by Tgi Fridays is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Contains glucose (an industrially refined sugar) and multiple additives such as polyphosphates and sodium citrates in the processed cheese component, which are characteristic of ultra-processed foods 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.

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