No — New potatoes in water is not ultra-processed.
Contains only potatoes and water with basic additives (calcium chloride as firming agent and ascorbic acid as antioxidant), with no ultra-processed ingredients, flavorings, or industrial sweeteners.
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No — New potatoes in water by Asda is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Contains only potatoes and water with basic additives (calcium chloride as firming agent and ascorbic acid as antioxidant), with no ultra-processed ingredients, flavorings, or industrial sweeteners.
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.