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Just cook ricotta chicken by By sainsbury's
By sainsbury's

Just cook ricotta chicken

Barcode 00339834
Scanned  5  times by Nomi users
Not Ultra-Processed

No — Just cook ricotta chicken is not ultra-processed.

Contains mainly basic ingredients (chicken, cheeses, vegetables, common starches, basic oils, salt, sugar, spices). No industrial additives, artificial sweeteners, flavour enhancers, emulsifiers, stabilizers, or industrially processed syrups are present, so it is not classified as ultra-processed under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    british chicken breast (72%)
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • OK
    fortified wheat flour
    Flour that has had minerals and vitamins added (calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin) to enhance nutrition; used as a baking base and staple ingredient.
  • OK
    medium mature cheddar cheese (cows' milk)
  • OK
    ricotta cheese (2.5%) (cows' milk)
  • OK
    spinach (2.5%)
  • OK
    onion
    A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
  • OK
    single cream (cow's milk)
    A dairy cream with typically around 18-25% fat, used for pouring or topping alongside coffee or desserts.
  • OK
    parmigiano reggiano cheese (cows' milk)
  • OK
    full fat soft cheese (cows' milk)
  • OK
    cornflour
    Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    parsley
    A fresh green herb used to flavor and garnish dishes; commonly added chopped leaves.
  • OK
    sunflower oil
    A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
  • OK
    sea salt
    A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
  • OK
    garlic purée
    Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • 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
    yeast
    A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    potato starch
    A basic, finely ground starch derived from potatoes; used as a thickener and binder in foods.
  • OK
    paprika
    A ground spice made from dried red peppers (Capsicum species), used for color and flavor in many cuisines.
  • OK
    turmeric
    A bright orange-yellow root commonly used as a spice and for its active compound curcumin, with warm, earthy, slightly peppery flavor.
  • OK
    nutmeg. allergy advice: for allergens
  • OK
    including cereals containing gluten
  • OK
    see ingredients in bold ri = reference intakes of an average adult (8400kj/)

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Common questions about Just cook ricotta chicken

Is Just cook ricotta chicken ultra-processed?

No — Just cook ricotta chicken by By sainsbury's is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Contains mainly basic ingredients (chicken, cheeses, vegetables, common starches, basic oils, salt, sugar, spices). No industrial additives, artificial sweeteners, flavour enhancers, emulsifiers, stabilizers, or industrially processed syrups are present, so it is not classified as ultra-processed under NOVA.

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.

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