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Yes — French fries is ultra-processed.
Not a great choice for everyday.
French fries are classified as ultra-processed because they contain potato dextrin and dextrose, both industrially processed ingredients identified as UPF ingredients. The product is also a ready-to-eat processed food, which further supports the classification. Sunflower oil, rice flour, potato starch, salt, turmeric, and potatoes are not independently decisive under the stated criteria.
Other crisps, snacks & nuts Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
Steak cut chips
Four seasons
Not UPF
Natural Potato Chips
Eco, Scamark (Filiale E. Leclerc)
Not UPF
Ready salted crisps
Brown bag crisps
Not UPF
100% WALKERS GREAT BRITISH POTATOES LEGENDARY READ
Aldi
Not UPF
Patatine Classiche 320g
Coop, Pata
Not UPF
Big Hoops Irresistibly Salted
Hula Hoops
Not UPF
Sea Salt Lentil Chips
Proper
Not UPF
Natural Cashews
Alesto
Not UPF
Notenmix Mélange de Noix ongebrand - non grillé
Alesto Selection, Alesto
Not UPF
Walnusskerne naturbelassen
Alesto
Not UPF
Yes — French fries by Asda is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). French fries are classified as ultra-processed because they contain potato dextrin and dextrose, both industrially processed ingredients identified as UPF ingredients. The product is also a ready-to-eat processed food, which further supports the classification. Sunflower oil, rice flour, potato starch, salt, turmeric, and potatoes are not independently decisive under the stated criteria.
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.