Tesco

Roast Potatoes (Frozen)

Barcode 5054402150851

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Yes — Roast Potatoes (Frozen) is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains dextrose, which is a refined, industrially processed sugar, and potato dextrin, an industrially processed starch derivative. These ingredients go beyond basic culinary processing under NOVA.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

potato (95%)
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

potato starch

A basic, finely ground starch derived from potatoes; used as a thickener and binder in foods.
UPF

potato dextrin

A carbohydrate derived from potato starch through hydrolysis, yielding a soluble dextrin used as a thickener or binding agent.
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

turmeric. suitable for vegans warning plastic bags can be dangerous. to avoid danger of suffocation
OK

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Common questions about Roast Potatoes (Frozen)

Is Roast Potatoes (Frozen) ultra-processed?

Yes — Roast Potatoes (Frozen) by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains dextrose, which is a refined, industrially processed sugar, and potato dextrin, an industrially processed starch derivative. These ingredients go beyond basic culinary processing under NOVA.

Which ingredients in Roast Potatoes (Frozen) are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Roast Potatoes (Frozen) as ultra-processed markers: potato dextrin, 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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.