Sweet Potato Fries

Barcode 5057753940133

Yes — Sweet Potato Fries is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes dextrose, which is an industrially refined sugar and explicitly treated as a UPF ingredient in the NOVA framework used here. Other ingredients (sweet potato, rapeseed oil, salt, paprika, pepper, potato starch) are basic culinary ingredients and not UPF on their own, but the presence of dextrose makes the overall product ultra-processed.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

sweet potato (94%)
OK

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
OK

paprika

A ground spice made from dried red peppers (Capsicum species), used for color and flavor in many cuisines.
OK

pepper

Ground pepper or whole peppercorns, a common spice used to season foods.
UPF

dextrose

A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.
OK

potato starch

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

Common questions about Sweet Potato Fries

Is Sweet Potato Fries ultra-processed?

Yes — Sweet Potato Fries is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes dextrose, which is an industrially refined sugar and explicitly treated as a UPF ingredient in the NOVA framework used here. Other ingredients (sweet potato, rapeseed oil, salt, paprika, pepper, potato starch) are basic culinary ingredients and not UPF on their own, but the presence of dextrose makes the overall product ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in Sweet Potato Fries are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Sweet Potato Fries as an ultra-processed marker: 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.