Sainsbury's

Chicken breast en croute

Barcode 00510448

No — Chicken breast en croute is not ultra-processed.

Ingredient list is valid and contains only basic ingredients and common culinary components (chicken, flour, dairy, herbs, starches, lemon juice). No industrial additives, artificial sweeteners, flavour enhancers, emulsifiers, refined industrial syrups, or other ultra-processed markers are present.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

british chicken breast (42%)
OK

fortified wheat flour

Wheat flour fortified with minerals and vitamins (calcium carbonate, iron, niacin).
OK

thiamine

A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B1) used as a nutrient and fortification additive.
OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

butter (cows' _milk_)
OK

full fat soft cheese (cows' _milk_)
OK

cheddar cheese (cows' _milk_)
OK

single cream (cows' _milk_)
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

cornflour

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

parsley

A fresh green herb used to flavor and garnish dishes; commonly added chopped leaves.
OK

potato starch

A basic, finely ground starch derived from potatoes; used as a thickener and binder in foods.
OK

lemon juice

The clear, acidic juice extracted from lemons, used for brightness and acidity in foods and drinks.
OK

black pepper

A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.

Common questions about Chicken breast en croute

Is Chicken breast en croute ultra-processed?

No — Chicken breast en croute by Sainsbury's is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Ingredient list is valid and contains only basic ingredients and common culinary components (chicken, flour, dairy, herbs, starches, lemon juice). No industrial additives, artificial sweeteners, flavour enhancers, emulsifiers, refined industrial syrups, or other ultra-processed markers are present.

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.

Chicken breast en croute

Ingredients

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Common questions about Chicken breast en croute

Is Chicken breast en croute ultra-processed?

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

Scan it yourself,right in the aisle

Scan it yourself,
right in the aisle