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Chicken classic steaks by Marks & Spencer
Marks & Spencer

Chicken classic steaks

Barcode 00239592
Scanned  29  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Chicken classic steaks is ultra-processed.

Not a great choice for everyday.

Classic Chicken Steaks are classified as ultra-processed because they contain yeast extract and spice extract, which are industrially extracted flavor-enhancing additives. The product also contains wheat protein and wheat starch in a formulated chicken product, but the decisive UPF ingredients are yeast extract and spice extract.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    chicken breast
    Meat from the chest area of a chicken. A basic, fresh protein ingredient often used in cooking. Percentage indicates proportion in a mixture.
  • OK
    wheat flour
    Ground wheat used as a basic baking/ cooking staple. A single-ingredient cereal product.
  • OK
    (gluten, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin)
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • OK
    wheat protein
    Protein derived from wheat; often used as a gluten-rich ingredient to improve dough structure.
  • OK
    wheat starch
    Starch extracted from wheat grain, used as a thickener, filler, or texture modifier in foods.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    durum wheat semolina
    Coarsely ground durum wheat flour used especially for making pasta; high in gluten.
  • 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).
  • 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
    yeast
    A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
  • OK
    dried spirit vinegar
  • OK
    dried garlic
    Dehydrated garlic cloves ground or whole, used as a pungent seasoning with long shelf life.
  • OK
    dried onions
    Dehydrated onion flakes or powder used to impart onion flavour; essentially a preserved form of a basic vegetable.
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • 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
    dried lemon herb extract
  • UPF
    spice extract
    An extract obtained from spices to deliver concentrated aroma/flavor, commonly used in seasonings and processed foods.
  • OK
    ground white pepper
    Ground white pepper is a spice produced from the seeds of the ripe pepper fruit with the outer black skin removed, offering a milder, slightly fermented pepper flavor compared to black pepper.
  • OK
    dried sage
    Dried leaves of the sage herb (Salvia officinalis) used as a culinary herb for aroma and flavor.

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Common questions about Chicken classic steaks

Is Chicken classic steaks ultra-processed?

Yes — Chicken classic steaks by Marks & Spencer is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classic Chicken Steaks are classified as ultra-processed because they contain yeast extract and spice extract, which are industrially extracted flavor-enhancing additives. The product also contains wheat protein and wheat starch in a formulated chicken product, but the decisive UPF ingredients are yeast extract and spice extract.

Which ingredients in Chicken classic steaks are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Chicken classic steaks as ultra-processed markers: yeast extract, spice extract. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Chicken classic steaks?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Breaded 16 chicken goujons by By Sainsbury's, Superstars Chicken Nuggets by Little Dish, 22 Chicken pops by Sainsbury's. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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?

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