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Chicken Fajita Wrap by M&S Food
M&S Food

Chicken Fajita Wrap

Barcode 00668002
Scanned  19  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Chicken Fajita Wrap is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including palm oil, maltodextrin, flavouring, yeast extract, and humectant: glycerol. Palm oil and yeast extract are specifically pre-identified UPF ingredients. Maltodextrin is an industrially processed sugar, and generic flavouring is an industrial flavour additive. Humectant: glycerol is an added humectant. The presence of these ingredients makes the overall product UPF according to the NOVA criteria.

Ingredients

7 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    *wheatflour* contains *gluten* (with *wheatflour*, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin)
  • OK
    thiamine
    A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B1) used as a nutrient and fortification additive.
  • OK
    chicken breast (19%)
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    avocado (5%)
  • OK
    onions (5%)
  • OK
    spinach
    Leafy green vegetable commonly used as a fresh or cooked ingredient.
  • OK
    black beans (3.5%)
  • OK
    red peppers (2.5%)
  • OK
    yellow peppers (2.5%)
  • OK
    full fat soft cheese (*milk*)
  • OK
    sour cream (*milk*)
  • OK
    borlotti beans
    Bor­lotti beans are a small, oval, cream-colored bean with red-brown speckles, commonly used in Italian and Mediterranean dishes. They are legumes rich in protein and fiber and can be cooked and eaten as a whole bean.
  • UPF
    palm oil
    A widely used edible oil pressed from the fruit of oil palms; a basic culinary oil but highly processed in many commercial products.
  • OK
    vegetable oil (rapeseed/sunflower)
  • OK
    farmhouse cheddar cheese (*milk*)
  • UPF
    glycerol (glycerin)
    A sugar alcohol used as a humectant, solvent, and sweetener in foods; often added to retain moisture.
  • OK
    ground spices (smoked paprika chillies cumin coriander chipotle chillies cloves cayenne pepper cinnamon)
  • OK
    red wine vinegar
    A vinegar produced by fermenting red wine with acetic acid bacteria, used as a tangy condiment and cooking acid.
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    malted wheatflakes (contain *gluten*)
  • OK
    olive oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from olives, used for cooking, dressing, and flavor.
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • OK
    raising agents: e500
  • OK
    e450
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    pasteurised lime juice
  • OK
    demerara sugar
    Demerara sugar is a coarse-grained brown sugar derived from the cane sugar refining process.
  • OK
    tomatoes
    Fresh tomatoes, edible fruit often used as a vegetable in salads, sauces, and cooking.
  • OK
    garlic purée
    Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
  • OK
    dried garlic
    Dehydrated garlic cloves ground or whole, used as a pungent seasoning with long shelf life.
  • OK
    sprouted buckwheat seeds
  • OK
    sprouted *spelt* flour (*wheat* contains *gluten*)
  • OK
    sprouted *wheatflour* (contains *gluten*)
  • OK
    dried onions
    Dehydrated onion flakes or powder used to impart onion flavour; essentially a preserved form of a basic vegetable.
  • OK
    cracked black pepper
    Coarsely ground peppercorns used as a spice to season dishes.
  • OK
    cornflour
    Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
  • OK
    chives
    A fresh herb with a mild onion-like flavor, commonly used as a seasoning or garnish.
  • OK
    acidity regulator: malic acid
  • UPF
    maltodextrin
    A white powder made from starch that has been partially hydrolyzed; used as a thickener or filler and widely used as a food additive.
  • OK
    pasteurised *egg* yolk
  • OK
    oregano
    A dried aromatic herb used as a spice in cooking, with a warm, slightly bitter flavor.
  • OK
    dried *egg*
  • UPF
    flavouring
    A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
  • OK
    wheatgerm (contains *gluten*)
  • OK
    tomato paste
    Concentrated tomato juice cooked down to a thick, concentrated concentrate used as a base or flavoring in sauces and dishes.
  • UPF
    yeast extract
    A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.
  • OK
    white wine vinegar
    A clear, mild vinegar made from fermented white wine, used for acidity in dressings, marinades, and pickling.
  • OK
    ground bay leaves
  • OK
    garlic
    A bulbous aromatic spice used to impart savory flavor in cooking; can be used fresh, sautéed, roasted, or in powder form.
  • OK
    *wheat* starch (contains *gluten*)
  • OK
    lemon juice concentrate
    Lemon juice that has been concentrated by removing water; used as a souring agent or flavoring in foods.
  • UPF
    mustard extract
    Concentrated flavor extracted from mustard seeds, used as a seasoning/flavoring agent.
  • UPF
    paprika extract
    A concentrated pigment derived from paprika used as a colorant in foods.

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Common questions about Chicken Fajita Wrap

Is Chicken Fajita Wrap ultra-processed?

Yes — Chicken Fajita Wrap by M&S Food is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including palm oil, maltodextrin, flavouring, yeast extract, and humectant: glycerol. Palm oil and yeast extract are specifically pre-identified UPF ingredients. Maltodextrin is an industrially processed sugar, and generic flavouring is an industrial flavour additive. Humectant: glycerol is an added humectant. The presence of these ingredients makes the overall product UPF according to the NOVA criteria.

Which ingredients in Chicken Fajita Wrap are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 7 ingredients in Chicken Fajita Wrap as ultra-processed markers: palm oil, glycerol (glycerin), maltodextrin, flavouring, yeast extract, mustard extract, paprika extract. 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.

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