M&S

Southern Fried Chicken Thighs and Drumsticks

Barcode 00306690

Scanned 17 times by Nomi users

Yes — Southern Fried Chicken Thighs and Drumsticks is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including dextrose (an industrially refined sugar), flavouring (industrial flavouring agents), yeast extract (a flavor enhancer), spice extract and black pepper extract (isolated extracts), and raising agents (E450 and sodium bicarbonate used in an industrial breading system). The presence of the pre-identified UPF ingredient dextrose alone is sufficient to classify this product as UPF under the given rules.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

chicken thighs
OK

chicken drumsticks (77%)
OK

_wheatflour_ contains _gluten_ (with _wheatflour_, 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_ starch (contains _gluten_)
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

broad bean flour
OK

maize flour

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

salt

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

_wheat gluten_
OK

ground spices (fennel, black pepper, white pepper, paprika) yeast extract
OK

raising agent (e450, sodium bicarbonate)
OK

cracked black pepper

Coarsely ground peppercorns used as a spice to season dishes.
UPF

dextrose

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

thyme

A small-leaved, woody herb used as a seasoning for meats, vegetables, and soups; dried form concentrates its aromatic oils.
OK

dried onions

Dehydrated onion flakes or powder used to impart onion flavour; essentially a preserved form of a basic vegetable.
OK

_wheat_ protein (contains gluten)
UPF

spice extract

An extract obtained from spices to deliver concentrated aroma/flavor, commonly used in seasonings and processed foods.
OK

sunflower oil

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

black pepper extract

A concentrated extract from black pepper used to impart aroma and slight heat.
UPF

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
OK

yeast

A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.

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Common questions about Southern Fried Chicken Thighs and Drumsticks

Is Southern Fried Chicken Thighs and Drumsticks ultra-processed?

Yes — Southern Fried Chicken Thighs and Drumsticks by M&S is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including dextrose (an industrially refined sugar), flavouring (industrial flavouring agents), yeast extract (a flavor enhancer), spice extract and black pepper extract (isolated extracts), and raising agents (E450 and sodium bicarbonate used in an industrial breading system). The presence of the pre-identified UPF ingredient dextrose alone is sufficient to classify this product as UPF under the given rules.

Which ingredients in Southern Fried Chicken Thighs and Drumsticks are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Southern Fried Chicken Thighs and Drumsticks as ultra-processed markers: dextrose, spice extract, black pepper extract, flavouring. 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?

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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.