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Tomato & Basil Chicken by Sainsbury's
Sainsbury's

Tomato & Basil Chicken

Barcode 01707144
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Tomato & Basil Chicken is ultra-processed.

The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA: cornflour (an isolated refined starch), potato starch (isolated starch), garlic 5% extract and basil extract (extracted concentrated flavour compounds). These extracted/isolated additives go beyond basic culinary ingredients, so the overall product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF).

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    baby potato (38%)
  • OK
    tomato (29%)
  • OK
    british chicken (17%)
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    onion
    A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
  • OK
    tomato paste
    Concentrated tomato juice cooked down to a thick, concentrated concentrate used as a base or flavoring in sauces and dishes.
  • 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
    cornflour
    Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
  • OK
    vegetable oil (sunflower, rapeseed)
    Basic culinary oil blend produced from pressed or refined sunflower and rapeseed seeds; widely used as a cooking fat.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    basil
    A leafy herb used fresh or dried to flavor dishes; not typically processed as a food ingredient beyond drying or freshness.
  • OK
    rosemary
    A fragrant herb used fresh or dried to season dishes and compounds like oils and butters.
  • OK
    potato starch
    A basic, finely ground starch derived from potatoes; used as a thickener and binder in foods.
  • OK
    white wine vinegar
    A clear, mild vinegar made from fermented white wine, used for acidity in dressings, marinades, and pickling.
  • OK
    sundried tomatoes
  • OK
    oregano
    A dried aromatic herb used as a spice in cooking, with a warm, slightly bitter flavor.
  • OK
    cracked black pepper
    Coarsely ground peppercorns used as a spice to season dishes.
  • OK
    lemon juice concentrate
    Lemon juice that has been concentrated by removing water; used as a souring agent or flavoring in foods.
  • OK
    garlic 5% extract
  • 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
    basil extract. 12% 50% 20% full power from frozen 700w 101/2 mins 101/2 mins 900w 91/2 mins for best quality
  • OK
    freeze as soon as possible after purchase and always within the use by date. once frozen consume within 1 month. once defrosted use the same day. safety: although extra care has been taken to remove all bones
  • OK
    some may remain. caution: take care when removing film as hot steam will escape. one pack counts as 1 of your 1or5 5a-day aim for at least 5 different fruit or yon a dau

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Common questions about Tomato & Basil Chicken

Is Tomato & Basil Chicken ultra-processed?

Yes — Tomato & Basil Chicken by Sainsbury's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA: cornflour (an isolated refined starch), potato starch (isolated starch), garlic 5% extract and basil extract (extracted concentrated flavour compounds). These extracted/isolated additives go beyond basic culinary ingredients, so the overall product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF).

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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