Seasoned Chicken Fillets

Barcode 000051685973

Yes — Seasoned Chicken Fillets is ultra-processed.

The food is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and refined ingredients, including diphosphates and stabiliser xanthan gum used as raising and texturizing agents, and dextrose, an industrially refined sugar. These additives go beyond basic culinary ingredients and are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

british chicken breast

Raw chicken breast meat sourced from Britain; the product specifies 66% chicken meat content.
OK

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
OK

rice flour

A finely milled flour from milled rice, commonly used as a gluten-free thickener or flour substitute in baking and cooking.
OK

water

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

maize flour

Finely ground maize used as a staple ingredient in baking and cooking; a basic food commodity.
OK

maize starch

Fine white powder obtained from corn; used as a thickener in sauces and soups.
OK

potato starch

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

raising agents

A generic term for leavening agents used to make dough rise (e.g., baking powder, baking soda). These are basic food additives or ingredients in baking.
UPF

diphosphates

A class of phosphate salts used as food additives (e.g., leavening agents, sequestrants, or stabilizers) in processed foods.
OK

sodium carbonate

Inorganic salt used as a leavening agent or acidity regulator; a basic culinary ingredient.
UPF

dextrose

A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.
OK

black pepper

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

xanthan gum (stabiliser)

A polysaccharide thickener produced by fermentation, used as a stabiliser and thickening agent in foods.
OK

white pepper

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

sage

An aromatic herb (Salvia officinalis) used to flavor meats, stuffings, and sauces; leaves are edible.

Common questions about Seasoned Chicken Fillets

Is Seasoned Chicken Fillets ultra-processed?

Yes — Seasoned Chicken Fillets is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The food is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and refined ingredients, including diphosphates and stabiliser xanthan gum used as raising and texturizing agents, and dextrose, an industrially refined sugar. These additives go beyond basic culinary ingredients and are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Seasoned Chicken Fillets are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Seasoned Chicken Fillets as ultra-processed markers: diphosphates, dextrose, xanthan gum (stabiliser). 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.