Sainsbury's

Cajun Chicken Breast Grills

Barcode 00427210

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Yes — Cajun Chicken Breast Grills is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list contains several industrial additives and extracted ingredients, including dextrose (an isolated refined sugar), stabilisers (potassium triphosphate, sodium triphosphate), and a preservative (citric acid). Dextrose is an industrially extracted sugar, and the phosphate stabilisers are industrial formulations used to modify texture and retain moisture in meat products, which places this product in the ultra-processed NOVA category.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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.
OK

paprika

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

oregano

A dried aromatic herb used as a spice in cooking, with a warm, slightly bitter flavor.
OK

thyme leaves
OK

cornflour

Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
OK

stabilisers: potassium triphosphate
OK

sodium triphosphate; rice flour
OK

chili flakes

Crushed dried chili peppers used to add heat and flavor to dishes; a common spice.
OK

rosemary dextrose
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

preservative: citric acid
OK

sunflower oil. made using 99g of chicken per 100 of marinated
OK

cooked chicken

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Common questions about Cajun Chicken Breast Grills

Is Cajun Chicken Breast Grills ultra-processed?

Yes — Cajun Chicken Breast Grills by Sainsbury's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list contains several industrial additives and extracted ingredients, including dextrose (an isolated refined sugar), stabilisers (potassium triphosphate, sodium triphosphate), and a preservative (citric acid). Dextrose is an industrially extracted sugar, and the phosphate stabilisers are industrial formulations used to modify texture and retain moisture in meat products, which places this product in the ultra-processed NOVA category.

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.