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Yes — Breaded chicken goujons is ultra-processed.
Not a great choice for everyday eating.
This is classified as ultra-processed because it contains yeast extract and paprika extract colour, which are pre-identified UPF ingredients. Yeast extract is an industrially processed flavour enhancer, while paprika extract colour is an extracted additive used for colouring. The product is also a ready-to-eat processed chicken product with a formulated breadcrumb coating.
Other meat & poultry Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
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Not UPF
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Not UPF
Chicken and Pesto Pasta Bowl
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Not UPF
Chicken Tikka Masala
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Not UPF
Meatballs al forno
Charlie Bighams
Not UPF
Chicken Arrabbiata
Marks & Spencer
Not UPF
Chicken Shawarma
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Not UPF
meatballs al forno
Charlie Bingham’s
Not UPF
Yes — Breaded chicken goujons by Waitrose is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This is classified as ultra-processed because it contains yeast extract and paprika extract colour, which are pre-identified UPF ingredients. Yeast extract is an industrially processed flavour enhancer, while paprika extract colour is an extracted additive used for colouring. The product is also a ready-to-eat processed chicken product with a formulated breadcrumb coating.
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.
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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.