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Yes — French fries is ultra-processed.
The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial ingredients/additives such as dextrin and dextrose, which are refined, isolated sugars and starch derivatives. All it takes is one such ingredient for the product to be UPF under NOVA.
Other ready meals Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
Salade chou,pomme,céleri
M&S
Not UPF
Greek Style Bean Pot
Marks & Spencer
Not UPF
Puy Lentils & French green lentils
Merchant Gourmet
Not UPF
Mixed Bean Salad in Vinaigrette
Tesco
Not UPF
Mixed Bean Salad
Sainsburys
Not UPF
Sweet Potato Pakora
The deli
Not UPF
Aubergine in tomato sauce
Eridanous
Not UPF
Straight Cut Chips
Four Seasons
Not UPF
Yes — French fries by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial ingredients/additives such as dextrin and dextrose, which are refined, isolated sugars and starch derivatives. All it takes is one such ingredient for the product to be UPF under NOVA.
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.