Hasselbacl Potatoes
Processing
4
Ultra-processed
Group 4 of 4 on the NOVA scale
Additives listed
2
0 we grade moderate or higher
Counted from the label, not by quantity
Nutrients
–
Nothing above the low band
Or no figures recorded at all
Three separate readings, kept apart on purpose. This is not a score, and none of it says this product is harmful.
Additives (2)
This label lists 1 antioxidant and 1 colour.
E100
Curcumin
Yellow colour
What it is. The yellow pigment from turmeric root.
Why it is used. Colours mustards, sauces, dairy, confectionery and savoury snacks.
What the evidence says. A plant pigment people have eaten as a spice for a very long time, and regulators treat it as safe with an acceptable daily intake. EFSA noted that children who eat a lot of the foods it is used in could approach that intake, which is a reason to watch total use rather than a sign of harm.
Permitted with maximum levels in the foods where it is allowed.
Assessed against EFSA, JECFA. Full entry for E100
E300
Ascorbic acid (vitamin C)
Antioxidant
What it is. Vitamin C, added to protect colour and flavour and sometimes to fortify.
Why it is used. Stops browning in juices and cut fruit, protects fats, and boosts vitamin content.
What the evidence says. Beneficial and harmless at the levels used. Included here as a reminder that an E number is just a code, and plenty of them are ordinary nutrients.
Permitted freely, no concern.
Assessed against EFSA, JECFA. Full entry for E300
Ingredients
Potato (91%), Basil Smoked Garlic and Lemon Pesto (4%) [Water, Basil, Rapeseed Oil, Garlic Purée, Lemon Juice (4%), Sunflower Oil, White Wine Vinegar, Cornflour, Salt, Concentrated Sicilian Lemon Juice (1%), Smoked Garlic, Black Pepper, Antioxidant (Ascorbic Acid)], Wild Garlic and Herb Butter (2%) [Unsalted Butter (Mill), Roast Garlic Purée, Garlic Purée, Cornflour, Wild Garlic, Basil, Rosemary, Thyme, Black Pepper, Salt], Rapeseed Oil, Vegetable Oil [Coconut, Shea], Parsley, Dried Onion, Sage, Salt, Onion Powder, Yeast Extract Powder, Sage Extract, Black Pepper, Garlic Extract, Turmeric Extract. Allergy Advice!
As printed on the pack, in the producer's own order: ingredients are listed by weight, so what comes first is most of what is in it. E numbers link to their assessment where we have one.