Leon

Waffle Fries

Barcode 5060699971062

Scanned 16 times by Nomi users

Yes — Waffle Fries is ultra-processed.

Product contains yeast extract and natural flavouring, which are industrially processed additives per NOVA; therefore it is classified as ultra-processed.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

potatoes (77%)
OK

coating (12%) (maize flour, potato starch, rice flour, gluten-free *oat flour)
OK

salt

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

spices (chilli pepper, cayenne pepper, paprika, cumin seed, black pepper, turmeric)
OK

garlic powder

Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.
OK

onion powder

Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
UPF

yeast extract

A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.
OK

spice extract: paprika
OK

natural black pepper flavour
OK

rapeseed oil

Cooking oil pressed from rapeseed; a common basic vegetable oil used for frying or baking.
OK

sunflower seeds

Edible seeds of the sunflower plant, often used toasted or raw in dishes.

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Common questions about Waffle Fries

Is Waffle Fries ultra-processed?

Yes — Waffle Fries by Leon is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Product contains yeast extract and natural flavouring, which are industrially processed additives per NOVA; therefore it is classified as ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in Waffle Fries are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Waffle Fries as an ultra-processed marker: yeast extract. 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?

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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.