Strong Roots

Courgette and spinach hashbrown

Barcode 5391528180561

No — Courgette and spinach hashbrown is not ultra-processed.

All listed ingredients are basic foods or common culinary ingredients (potatoes, vegetables, potato flakes, sunflower oil, onion, corn starch, water, salt, pepper) without industrial additives, flavorings, or industrial sweeteners. Corn starch and potato flakes are simple processed ingredients but not ultra-processed under NOVA as there are no emulsifiers, artificial flavors, refined syrups, or other industrial additives.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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potatoes

A starchy tuber widely used as a staple food, often prepared baked, mashed, or fried.
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spinach

A leafy green vegetable rich in vitamins and minerals, commonly eaten fresh or cooked.
OK

courgette

A light, summer squash with a mild flavor, often eaten raw, grilled, or sautéed.
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potato flakes

Dried flakes of potato used as a base pantry ingredient or as a thickener in soups and mashed potato preparations.
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sunflower oil

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

A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
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corn starch

A refined starch extracted from corn, used as a thickening agent in foods.
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water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
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salt

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

A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.

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Common questions about Courgette and spinach hashbrown

Is Courgette and spinach hashbrown ultra-processed?

No — Courgette and spinach hashbrown by Strong Roots is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). All listed ingredients are basic foods or common culinary ingredients (potatoes, vegetables, potato flakes, sunflower oil, onion, corn starch, water, salt, pepper) without industrial additives, flavorings, or industrial sweeteners. Corn starch and potato flakes are simple processed ingredients but not ultra-processed under NOVA as there are no emulsifiers, artificial flavors, refined syrups, or other industrial additives.

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.