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Crispy hash browns by Asda
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Crispy hash browns

Barcode 5052449493030
Scanned  13  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Crispy hash browns is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and refined ingredients: dextrose (an industrially refined sugar), added flavouring (an industrial flavor additive), and potato flakes/starch as industrially processed ingredients. These go beyond basic culinary processing according to NOVA, so the product is classified as UPF.

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Is Crispy hash browns ultra-processed?

Yes — Crispy hash browns by Asda is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and refined ingredients: dextrose (an industrially refined sugar), added flavouring (an industrial flavor additive), and potato flakes/starch as industrially processed ingredients. These go beyond basic culinary processing according to NOVA, so the product is classified as UPF.

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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