sainsburys

cooked roasted chicken breast

Barcode 00498968

Scanned 7 times by Nomi users

Yes — cooked roasted chicken breast is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and processed ingredients, including dextrose (an industrially refined sugar explicitly identified as a UPF ingredient) and the stabiliser sodium triphosphate, which is an extracted/industrial additive. These go beyond basic culinary ingredients, so under NOVA this roast chicken would be considered an ultra-processed food.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

british chicken breast chicken stock (water, chicken)
OK

corn flour (cornstarch)

Fine flour derived from corn used as a thickener in sauces and gravies.
OK

stabiliser: sodium triphosphate
UPF

dextrose

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

brown sugar

Unrefined or partially refined sugar with molasses giving a brown color and distinctive flavor; a basic sweetener.
OK

salt

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

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Common questions about cooked roasted chicken breast

Is cooked roasted chicken breast ultra-processed?

Yes — cooked roasted chicken breast by sainsburys is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and processed ingredients, including dextrose (an industrially refined sugar explicitly identified as a UPF ingredient) and the stabiliser sodium triphosphate, which is an extracted/industrial additive. These go beyond basic culinary ingredients, so under NOVA this roast chicken would be considered an ultra-processed food.

Which ingredients in cooked roasted chicken breast are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in cooked roasted chicken breast as an ultra-processed marker: dextrose. 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.