Chicken Patties

Barcode 000000418638

Yes — Chicken Patties is ultra-processed.

Not a great choice for everyday.

Chicken Patties are ultra-processed because they contain natural flavouring, yeast extract, and stabiliser E451. These are industrial additives or flavour-enhancing ingredients associated with ultra-processed formulations. The product also combines minced chicken with starches, flour, potato flakes, seasonings, and added oil in a ready-to-eat processed formulation.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

chicken breast (90%)
OK

water

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

potato starch

A basic, finely ground starch derived from potatoes; used as a thickener and binder in foods.
OK

wheat flour

A basic cereal flour derived from wheat, fortified with calcium, iron, niacin, and thiamin.
OK

salt

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

onion power
OK

dried yeast

Dehydrated yeast used as a leavening agent or flavoring in baking and fermentation.
OK

vegetable extract (carrots, celery)
OK

rapeseed oil

Cooking oil pressed from rapeseed; a common basic vegetable oil used for frying or baking.
OK

white pepper

A spice ground from ripe peppercorns with the outer husk removed, used to impart mild heat and aroma to dishes.
OK

black pepper

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

potato flakes

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

extract (paprika)
OK

chili flakes

Crushed dried chili peppers used to add heat and flavor to dishes; a common spice.
OK

garlic powder

Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.
UPF

natural flavouring

A generic flavoring ingredient derived from natural sources used to impart aroma or taste; may include essential oils or extracts.
UPF

yeast extract

A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
UPF

triphosphates stabiliser (e451)

Stabiliser consisting of phosphate compounds (triphosphates) used to improve texture, moisture retention and stability in processed foods.

Common questions about Chicken Patties

Is Chicken Patties ultra-processed?

Yes — Chicken Patties is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Chicken Patties are ultra-processed because they contain natural flavouring, yeast extract, and stabiliser E451. These are industrial additives or flavour-enhancing ingredients associated with ultra-processed formulations. The product also combines minced chicken with starches, flour, potato flakes, seasonings, and added oil in a ready-to-eat processed formulation.

Which ingredients in Chicken Patties are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Chicken Patties as ultra-processed markers: natural flavouring, yeast extract, triphosphates stabiliser (e451). 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.