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Bistro buttery mash

Barcode 5063089163610
Not Ultra-Processed

No — Bistro buttery mash is not ultra-processed.

Ingredient list contains potatoes, salted butter, whole milk, double cream, salt, and white pepper. These are basic culinary ingredients with no industrial additives (emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, isolated sugars, flavourings, or other cosmetic additives). Therefore, this product is not classified as ultra-processed according to NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    potatoes (76%)
  • OK
    salted butter (10%) [butter (milk)
  • OK
    salt
    A basic mineral seasoning used to flavour foods; widely used across cuisines.
  • OK
    whole milk
    Milk with no or minimal fat removal, commonly used as a dairy beverage and ingredient.
  • OK
    double cream (milk) (6%)
  • 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.

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Common questions about Bistro buttery mash

Is Bistro buttery mash ultra-processed?

No — Bistro buttery mash by Asda bistro is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Ingredient list contains potatoes, salted butter, whole milk, double cream, salt, and white pepper. These are basic culinary ingredients with no industrial additives (emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, isolated sugars, flavourings, or other cosmetic additives). Therefore, this product is not classified as ultra-processed according to 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.

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