Yes — STRAIGHT CUT CHIPS is ultra-processed.
The product contains dextrose, which is an industrially refined sugar and considered an ultra-processed ingredient under NOVA. Because at least one ingredient is UPF, the overall product is classified as ultra-processed.
Similar products that aren't ultra-processed — swap and keep the flavour.
Other ready meals Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
Semi-Dried Tomat, Buffalo Mozzarella & Basil Pesto Woodfired Sourdough Pizza
Lidl
Not UPF
Classic Lentil Tarka Daal
Not UPF
Verdure Sourdough Grilled Vegetables, Taggiasca Olives & Basil Sauce Pizza
Croats & Mollica
Not UPF
McCain Naked Oven Chips
McCain
Not UPF
Super Nutty Wholefood
Marks & Spencers,Marks & Spencer
Not UPF
BOL Protein Power Soup Sweet Potato Lentil Daal
BOL
Not UPF
Nutrient Dense beetroot and feta
M&S
Not UPF
Avocado, feta and grain
M&S
Not UPF
Thai Red Curry Kit
Aldi
Not UPF
Creamy Thai Green Curry
BOL
Not UPF
Yes — STRAIGHT CUT CHIPS by HEARTY FOOD CO. is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains dextrose, which is an industrially refined sugar and considered an ultra-processed ingredient under NOVA. Because at least one ingredient is UPF, the overall product is classified as ultra-processed.
Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Naked oven chips by McCain, Crinkle Cut Oven Chips by Harvest basket, Straight cut oven chips by Waitrose. See the healthier alternatives above for details.
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.