Asda

French fries

Barcode 5057172033331

Scanned 17 times by Nomi users

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.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

potatoes (92%)
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

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 French fries

Is French fries ultra-processed?

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.

Which ingredients in French fries are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in French fries 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?

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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.