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least processed instant mashed potatoes
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instant mashed potatoes.
We scored 20 instant mashed potatoes products sold across UK supermarkets. Sorted by NOVA processing group + additive count.
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14 verified · 0 estimated · 6 unscored
The score range
Big spread across instant mashed potatoes. Pick the top of the list.
Best
92
Median
17
Worst
0
From verified-NOVA only.
Coverage70% of this category has a verified NOVA score. The rest are estimated from additive count and ingredient length, or hidden until classified.
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NOVA 1additives 1ingredients 3nutri UNKNOWN
92
02
NOVA 3additives 0ingredients 6nutri UNKNOWN
58
03
Mashed potato with milk, butter and seasoning
co-op · 400 g· Buy on Amazon →
Retailer · unknown
Verified · NOVA
NOVA 3additives 0ingredients 5nutri UNKNOWN
58
04
NOVA 3additives 0ingredients 5nutri UNKNOWN
58
05
NOVA 3additives 0ingredients 6nutri UNKNOWN
58
06
NOVA 3additives 0ingredients 5nutri UNKNOWN
58
07
NOVA 4additives 0ingredients 16nutri UNKNOWN
20
08
NOVA 4additives 3ingredients 10nutri UNKNOWN
17
09
NOVA 4additives 3ingredients 11nutri UNKNOWN
16
10
NOVA 4additives 1ingredients 16nutri UNKNOWN
16
11
instant mashed potatoes by Sainsbury's
By Sainsbury's,Sainsbury's · 440g· Buy on Amazon →
At·Sainsbury's
Verified · NOVA+2 more
NOVA 4additives 4ingredients 12nutri UNKNOWN
10
12
NOVA 4additives 5ingredients 15nutri UNKNOWN
2
13
Perfect Mash Cheddar Cheese flavoured
Idahoan · 109 g· Buy on Amazon →
Retailer · unknown
Verified · NOVA+2 more
NOVA 4additives 4ingredients 26nutri UNKNOWN
0
14
NOVA 4additives 11ingredients 31nutri B
0
15
EEssential Waitrose Mashed Potato
nutri UNKNOWN
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16
nutri UNKNOWN
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17
nutri UNKNOWN
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18
nutri UNKNOWN
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19
nutri UNKNOWN
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20
nutri UNKNOWN
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Methodology
How we score instant mashed potatoes.
Each product starts at a NOVA baseline (96 / 78 / 58 / 32 for groups 1–4). We deduct 4 points per additive and small amounts for very long ingredient lists. Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Where a NOVA group isn't yet recorded, we mark the score "estimated" and dash the dial — we don't fake a verified number.
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