Chicken Bites

Barcode 018699256301

Yes — Chicken Bites is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including dextrose, spice extract, paprika extract, flavoring, garlic extract, preservatives, and antioxidant, as well as whey powder. These are extracted, refined, or synthesized additives characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

6 ultra-processed markers

OK

chicken

A basic animal protein used in many dishes; commonly sold as fresh or processed meat.
OK

water

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

wheat flour

Finely ground cereal flour from wheat; a fundamental baking ingredient.
OK

calcium

Mineral supplement; not a food ingredient by itself but can be added to foods as fortification. Typically not consumed alone as a food.
OK

rolle extract
UPF

dextrose

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

spice extract

An extract obtained from spices to deliver concentrated aroma/flavor, commonly used in seasonings and processed foods.
OK

onion powder

Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
OK

salt

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

yeast

A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
OK

breadcrumps
UPF

paprika extract

Concentrated flavor ingredient derived from paprika (capsicum) used to impart paprika flavor without the physical pepper pieces.
OK

whey powder

Powder derived from whey, the liquid byproduct of cheese production, rich in whey proteins and commonly used as a protein supplement or functional ingredient.
OK

white wine vinegar

A clear, mild vinegar made from fermented white wine, used for acidity in dressings, marinades, and pickling.
OK

wheat gluten

Gluten from wheat; a protein complex used as a food ingredient to provide elasticity and structure in doughs and meat substitutes (e.g., seitan).
UPF

flavoring

A broad, often undefined ingredient that provides taste. In commercial products, flavorings can be natural or artificial and may include esters, solvents, or other additives.
OK

antioxidant
UPF

garlic extract

A flavoring made by concentrating compounds from garlic, used to impart garlic flavor in foods and seasonings.
UPF

preservatives

Substances added to foods to prevent spoilage and extend shelf life; can be natural or synthetic.

Common questions about Chicken Bites

Is Chicken Bites ultra-processed?

Yes — Chicken Bites is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including dextrose, spice extract, paprika extract, flavoring, garlic extract, preservatives, and antioxidant, as well as whey powder. These are extracted, refined, or synthesized additives characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Chicken Bites are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 6 ingredients in Chicken Bites as ultra-processed markers: dextrose, spice extract, paprika extract, flavoring, garlic extract, preservatives. 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?

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.