M&S

2 Garlic Chicken Kiev

Barcode 00391733

Scanned 7 times by Nomi users

Yes — 2 Garlic Chicken Kiev is ultra-processed.

This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and formulations such as malted barley flour (an industrial flavor/color enhancer) and yeast extract (a flavor enhancer). These ingredients go beyond basic culinary components and meet the NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

chicken breast with wheat flour (gluten-containing)

Raw chicken breast with added wheat flour containing gluten; used in processed poultry products.
UPF

seasoned mixture with chicken, dairy, fats, cereals and flavorings

Composite ingredient listing for a seasoned product containing butter, water, rapeseed oil, garlic purée, wheat components, yeast extract, spices and flavorings; raw and must be cooked.

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Common questions about 2 Garlic Chicken Kiev

Is 2 Garlic Chicken Kiev ultra-processed?

Yes — 2 Garlic Chicken Kiev by M&S is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and formulations such as malted barley flour (an industrial flavor/color enhancer) and yeast extract (a flavor enhancer). These ingredients go beyond basic culinary components and meet the NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in 2 Garlic Chicken Kiev are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in 2 Garlic Chicken Kiev as an ultra-processed marker: seasoned mixture with chicken, dairy, fats, cereals and flavorings. 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.