Spiced Chicken

Barcode 00420679

Yes — Spiced Chicken is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives, specifically 'flavouring', which is a processed flavor additive according to NOVA. Other ingredients like chicken breast, rapeseed oil, herbs, spices, garlic purée, sugar, and salt are not UPF on their own, but the presence of flavouring makes the overall product UPF.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

british chicken breast

A boneless, skinless chicken breast cut from a chicken, commonly used as a lean, high-protein ingredient in cooking.
OK

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
OK

garlic purée

Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

smoked paprika

A spice made from dried, smoked, and ground red peppers (pimentón). Rich, sweet-smoky flavor with mild heat used in numerous cuisines including Spanish dishes.
OK

salt

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

flavouring

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

paprika flakes
OK

rosemary

A fragrant herb used fresh or dried to season dishes and compounds like oils and butters.
OK

paprika

A ground spice made from dried red peppers (Capsicum species), used for color and flavor in many cuisines.
OK

red chili powder

Ground dried chili peppers used as a spice to add heat and color; a common culinary ingredient in many 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

dried chilli flakes

Common questions about Spiced Chicken

Is Spiced Chicken ultra-processed?

Yes — Spiced Chicken is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives, specifically 'flavouring', which is a processed flavor additive according to NOVA. Other ingredients like chicken breast, rapeseed oil, herbs, spices, garlic purée, sugar, and salt are not UPF on their own, but the presence of flavouring makes the overall product UPF.

Which ingredients in Spiced Chicken are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Spiced Chicken as an ultra-processed marker: 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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.