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Chicken Curry Flatbread

Barcode 033052220232
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Chicken Curry Flatbread is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and processed ingredients. Disodium phosphate is an industrial emulsifier/stabilizer used in processed foods. Natural flavouring is an industrially produced flavor additive. The curry mayonnaise contains processed components beyond basic culinary ingredients. The presence of a thickener in the egg yolk mix also indicates use of industrial texturizers. According to NOVA, any product containing such additives whose purpose is to modify flavour or texture is considered ultra-processed.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    whole wheat flour (fortified wheat flour, niacin, thiamin)
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    vegetable oil
    A basic culinary oil extracted from various plant sources used for cooking and frying.
  • OK
    calcium carbonate
    A basic inorganic calcium salt used as a nutrition supplement and anticaking agent in foods.
  • OK
    sodium bicarbonate
    Baking soda; a basic leavening agent used in baking and cooking.
  • OK
    mastic
  • OK
    cooked chicken breast
  • OK
    milk acid
  • UPF
    disodium phosphate
    An inorganic food additive used as acidity regulator, emulsifier, and leavening aid.
  • OK
    curry mayonnaise (water, curry sauce, rice flour, vegetable oil)
  • OK
    cooked chicken (68%)
  • OK
    chicken broth (water, chicken stock)
  • OK
    garlic (dehydrated)
  • OK
    onion powder
    Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
  • OK
    garlic powder
    Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.
  • OK
    spices (coriander, cumin, paprika, black pepper)
  • OK
    ground ginger
    Powdered ginger root used as a spice and flavoring.
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    tomato paste
    Concentrated tomato juice cooked down to a thick, concentrated concentrate used as a base or flavoring in sauces and dishes.
  • OK
    vinegar
    A sour-tasting liquid produced by fermentation, widely used as a condiment and preservative.
  • UPF
    natural flavouring
    A generic flavoring ingredient derived from natural sources used to impart aroma or taste; may include essential oils or extracts.
  • OK
    egg yolk (egg yolk, salt, spinach, sultanas, vegetable oil, thickener)

Common questions about Chicken Curry Flatbread

Is Chicken Curry Flatbread ultra-processed?

Yes — Chicken Curry Flatbread is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and processed ingredients. Disodium phosphate is an industrial emulsifier/stabilizer used in processed foods. Natural flavouring is an industrially produced flavor additive. The curry mayonnaise contains processed components beyond basic culinary ingredients. The presence of a thickener in the egg yolk mix also indicates use of industrial texturizers. According to NOVA, any product containing such additives whose purpose is to modify flavour or texture is considered ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in Chicken Curry Flatbread are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Chicken Curry Flatbread as ultra-processed markers: disodium phosphate, natural flavouring. 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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