Creamy Potato Mash

Barcode 5060072990024

No — Creamy Potato Mash is not ultra-processed.

This mashed potato-style dish is made from simple whole-food ingredients: potato, milk, butter, spring onion, salt, and white pepper. It contains no industrial additives, refined syrups, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, or modified oils, so it does not meet the criteria for an ultra-processed food under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

potato

A starchy tuber used as a staple food; typically boiled, baked, or fried.
OK

milk

A dairy liquid produced by cows; a basic, widely used food ingredient.
OK

butter (milk)

A dairy fat product made from churning cream; commonly used in cooking and baking.
OK

spring onion

A young onion harvested before the bulb fully forms; commonly used as a fresh vegetable and garnish in various cuisines.
OK

salt

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

white pepper

A spice ground from ripe peppercorns with the outer husk removed, used to impart mild heat and aroma to dishes.

Common questions about Creamy Potato Mash

Is Creamy Potato Mash ultra-processed?

No — Creamy Potato Mash is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). This mashed potato-style dish is made from simple whole-food ingredients: potato, milk, butter, spring onion, salt, and white pepper. It contains no industrial additives, refined syrups, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, or modified oils, so it does not meet the criteria for an ultra-processed food under NOVA.

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.