Asda

Potato waffle

Barcode 5050854264290

Scanned 13 times by Nomi users

Yes — Potato waffle is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and processed ingredients, including the stabiliser hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose (a synthetic emulsifier/thickener) and dextrose (an industrially refined sugar). These extracted, isolated additives go beyond basic culinary ingredients and place the product in the NOVA ultra-processed category.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

potatoes (86%)
OK

sunflower oil

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

dried potatoes
OK

salt

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

stabiliser (hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose)
UPF

dextrose

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

turmeric. no artificial colours
OK

flavours or hydrogenated fat

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Common questions about Potato waffle

Is Potato waffle ultra-processed?

Yes — Potato waffle by Asda is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and processed ingredients, including the stabiliser hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose (a synthetic emulsifier/thickener) and dextrose (an industrially refined sugar). These extracted, isolated additives go beyond basic culinary ingredients and place the product in the NOVA ultra-processed category.

Which ingredients in Potato waffle are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Potato waffle as an ultra-processed marker: dextrose. 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?

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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.