Tesco

Potato Waffles

Barcode 5051898381325

Scanned 21 times by Nomi users

Yes — Potato Waffles is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives. Specifically, it includes dextrose (an industrially refined sugar), and stabilisers such as disodium diphosphate and hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose, which are industrial additives used to modify texture and stability. These ingredients go beyond basic culinary components, placing the product in the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

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

dried potato

Dried form of potato used as a processed ingredient or snack base; essentially dehydrated potato.
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.
UPF

dextrose

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

stabilisers (disodium diphosphate, hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose)
OK

white pepper

A spice ground from ripe peppercorns with the outer husk removed, used to impart mild heat and aroma to dishes.
OK

turmeric

A bright orange-yellow root commonly used as a spice and for its active compound curcumin, with warm, earthy, slightly peppery flavor.

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Common questions about Potato Waffles

Is Potato Waffles ultra-processed?

Yes — Potato Waffles by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives. Specifically, it includes dextrose (an industrially refined sugar), and stabilisers such as disodium diphosphate and hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose, which are industrial additives used to modify texture and stability. These ingredients go beyond basic culinary components, placing the product in the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category.

Which ingredients in Potato Waffles are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Potato Waffles 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.