Burts

Burts Lightly sea salted

Barcode 5034709001353

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No — Burts Lightly sea salted is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid and contains only basic, minimally processed ingredients: potatoes (pommes de terre), sunflower oil (huile de tournesol), and sea salt (sel de mer). There are no industrial additives, refined syrups, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, or emulsifiers, so under NOVA this would not be considered an ultra-processed food.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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potatoes

A starchy tuber and a staple ingredient used widely in cooking and prepared dishes.
OK

sunflower oil

A common vegetable oil pressed from sunflower seeds, used for cooking and frying; a basic culinary oil.
OK

sea salt

Crystalline mineral salt harvested from seawater, used to season foods.

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Common questions about Burts Lightly sea salted

Is Burts Lightly sea salted ultra-processed?

No — Burts Lightly sea salted by Burts is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid and contains only basic, minimally processed ingredients: potatoes (pommes de terre), sunflower oil (huile de tournesol), and sea salt (sel de mer). There are no industrial additives, refined syrups, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, or emulsifiers, so under NOVA this would not be considered an ultra-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.