Breaded Chicken Fillets

Barcode 000000056762

Yes — Breaded Chicken Fillets is ultra-processed.

The product contains ultra-processed ingredients including modified starch, raising agents: diphosphates, and paprika extract, which are industrial additives used to modify texture, stability, and color, so it is classified as UPF under NOVA.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

british chicken breast fillet (66%)
OK

wheat flour

A basic refined flour made from wheat, enriched with vitamins and minerals (calcium carbonate, folic acid, iron, niacin, thiamin). Common baking ingredient.
OK

water

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

repressed oil on wheat
UPF

modified starch

Starch that has been chemically or physically modified to alter its thickening, texture, or stability properties; commonly used as a thickener or stabilizer in processed foods.
OK

tapioca starch

Starch extracted from cassava (tapioca root), used as a thickener and binder.
OK

wheat gluten

Gluten from wheat; a protein complex used as a food ingredient to provide elasticity and structure in doughs and meat substitutes (e.g., seitan).
UPF

diphosphate salts used as leavening agents

Food additive(s) used to produce leavening in baked goods (industrially prepared).
OK

sodium carbonate

A simple inorganic salt used as a leavening agent, emulsifier, water softener, and cleaning agent in various foods and industrial applications.
OK

salt

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

pepper

Ground pepper or whole peppercorns, a common spice used to season foods.
OK

onion powder

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

vegetable extracts: onion
OK

garlic

A bulbous aromatic spice used to impart savory flavor in cooking; can be used fresh, sautéed, roasted, or in powder form.
OK

parsley

A fresh green herb used to flavor and garnish dishes; commonly added chopped leaves.
UPF

paprika extract

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

sunflower oil

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

Common questions about Breaded Chicken Fillets

Is Breaded Chicken Fillets ultra-processed?

Yes — Breaded Chicken Fillets is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains ultra-processed ingredients including modified starch, raising agents: diphosphates, and paprika extract, which are industrial additives used to modify texture, stability, and color, so it is classified as UPF under NOVA.

Which ingredients in Breaded Chicken Fillets are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Breaded Chicken Fillets as ultra-processed markers: modified starch, diphosphate salts used as leavening agents, paprika extract. 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?

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.