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Yes — french fries Cheese & Onion is ultra-processed.
This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and processed ingredients. Specifically: dextrose (an industrially refined sugar), flavour enhancer (monosodium glutamate), generic flavouring, and modified components within the onion flavour system all indicate industrial formulation beyond basic culinary processing. According to the NOVA system and the provided rules, the presence of dextrose alone is sufficient to classify the product as UPF, and the other additives reinforce this classification.
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Yes — french fries Cheese & Onion by Walkers is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and processed ingredients. Specifically: dextrose (an industrially refined sugar), flavour enhancer (monosodium glutamate), generic flavouring, and modified components within the onion flavour system all indicate industrial formulation beyond basic culinary processing. According to the NOVA system and the provided rules, the presence of dextrose alone is sufficient to classify the product as UPF, and the other additives reinforce this classification.
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.