Tesco

Piri Piri Skin-on Fries

Barcode 5063445797466

Yes — Piri Piri Skin-on Fries is ultra-processed.

The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives, including modified potato starch, dextrin, dextrose, paprika extract, colour (curcumin), flavouring, and the thickener xanthan gum. These are industrial formulations or extracted additives used to modify texture, flavor, and appearance, which classifies the product as ultra-processed according to NOVA.

Ingredients

7 ultra-processed markers

OK

potato (87%)
OK

sunflower oil

A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
UPF

modified potato starch

Starch derived from potatoes that has been chemically or physically modified for functional properties in processed foods.
OK

rice flour

A finely milled flour from milled rice, commonly used as a gluten-free thickener or flour substitute in baking and cooking.
OK

potato starch

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

salt

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

dextrin

A carbohydrate derived from starch, often used as a thickener or binder in foods.
OK

chilli powder

Ground dried chili peppers used as a spice to add heat and flavor in dishes. It is a basic single-ingredient spice.
OK

paprika

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

raising agents (sodium bicarbonate, disodium diphosphate)

Baking powder components; leavening agents that release carbon dioxide to raise dough.
OK

garlic powder; black pepper
OK

onion powder

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

oregano

A dried aromatic herb used as a spice in cooking, with a warm, slightly bitter flavor.
UPF

xanthan gum

A fermented polysaccharide thickener used as a food additive to improve texture.
UPF

dextrose

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

paprika extract

Concentrated flavor ingredient derived from paprika (capsicum) used to impart paprika flavor without the physical pepper pieces.
UPF

curcumin (color)

Orange-yellow natural pigment extracted from turmeric (Curcuma longa), used as a food colourant.
UPF

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.

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Common questions about Piri Piri Skin-on Fries

Is Piri Piri Skin-on Fries ultra-processed?

Yes — Piri Piri Skin-on Fries by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives, including modified potato starch, dextrin, dextrose, paprika extract, colour (curcumin), flavouring, and the thickener xanthan gum. These are industrial formulations or extracted additives used to modify texture, flavor, and appearance, which classifies the product as ultra-processed according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in Piri Piri Skin-on Fries are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 7 ingredients in Piri Piri Skin-on Fries as ultra-processed markers: modified potato starch, dextrin, xanthan gum, dextrose, paprika extract, curcumin (color), flavouring. 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.