Yes — Skin on fries is ultra-processed.
The fries contain dextrose, an industrially refined sugar used for processing and texture, which classifies this product as ultra-processed under NOVA.
Other crisps, snacks & nuts Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
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McCain
Not UPF
Sea salt
popchips
Not UPF
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Marks & Spencer
Not UPF
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Four seasons
Not UPF
Natural Potato Chips
Eco, Scamark (Filiale E. Leclerc)
Not UPF
Ready salted crisps
Brown bag crisps
Not UPF
Crinkle cut chips
Marks & Spencer
Not UPF
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Aldi
Not UPF
Yes — Skin on fries by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The fries contain dextrose, an industrially refined sugar used for processing and texture, which classifies this product as ultra-processed 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.