Birchwood,Dulano

Thick Cut Roast Chicken Breast

Barcode 20069148

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Yes — Thick Cut Roast Chicken Breast is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because the ingredient list includes several industrial additives and refined ingredients. Specifically: dextrose (an industrially extracted refined sugar), stabiliser: diphosphates, antioxidant: sodium ascorbate, and preservative: sodium nitrite are all extracted or synthesized additives used for texture, preservation, and color stabilization rather than basic cooking. According to NOVA, the presence of such additives makes the product ultra-processed, even though the main ingredient is chicken breast.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

89% chicken breast
OK

salt

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

dextrose

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

stabiliser: diphosphates; antioxidant: sodium ascorbate; ground spices
OK

preservative: sodium nitrite; rapeseed oil

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Common questions about Thick Cut Roast Chicken Breast

Is Thick Cut Roast Chicken Breast ultra-processed?

Yes — Thick Cut Roast Chicken Breast by Birchwood,Dulano is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because the ingredient list includes several industrial additives and refined ingredients. Specifically: dextrose (an industrially extracted refined sugar), stabiliser: diphosphates, antioxidant: sodium ascorbate, and preservative: sodium nitrite are all extracted or synthesized additives used for texture, preservation, and color stabilization rather than basic cooking. According to NOVA, the presence of such additives makes the product ultra-processed, even though the main ingredient is chicken breast.

Which ingredients in Thick Cut Roast Chicken Breast are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Thick Cut Roast Chicken Breast as an ultra-processed marker: dextrose. 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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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.