Birchwood, Lidl

Birchwood Roast Chicken Breast Slices

Barcode 20802301

Scanned 6 times by Nomi users

Yes — Birchwood Roast Chicken Breast Slices is ultra-processed.

Not a great choice for everyday.

This product is ultra-processed because it contains dextrose, an industrially processed isolated sugar, and stabiliser: triphosphates, an industrial additive used to stabilize processed meat. These ingredients indicate an industrial formulation beyond simple cooking and preservation. Brown sugar, chicken breast, and salt do not independently make the product ultra-processed.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

british chicken breast

A boneless, skinless chicken breast cut from a chicken, commonly used as a lean, high-protein ingredient in cooking.
OK

brown sugar

Unrefined or partially refined sugar with molasses giving a brown color and distinctive flavor; a basic sweetener.
UPF

dextrose

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

salt

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

triphosphate stabiliser

A food additive used as a stabiliser in processed foods; a phosphate ester that helps with texture and moisture retention.

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Common questions about Birchwood Roast Chicken Breast Slices

Is Birchwood Roast Chicken Breast Slices ultra-processed?

Yes — Birchwood Roast Chicken Breast Slices by Birchwood, Lidl is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is ultra-processed because it contains dextrose, an industrially processed isolated sugar, and stabiliser: triphosphates, an industrial additive used to stabilize processed meat. These ingredients indicate an industrial formulation beyond simple cooking and preservation. Brown sugar, chicken breast, and salt do not independently make the product ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in Birchwood Roast Chicken Breast Slices are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Birchwood Roast Chicken Breast Slices as ultra-processed markers: dextrose, triphosphate stabiliser. 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.